Sous Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse Salary up to £33,000 per year plus over £5,000 per year tip jar Start the next chapter of your career at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards. As the fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group in the UK, we’re all about traditional American BBQ, strong teams and real progression. We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our high-energy kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef and Senior Sous, assist in leading the kitchen team and play a key role in delivering our fresh, authentic BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town — all while building the skills and experience to progress your career with us. What you’ll be doing: • Assisting in leading, motivating and developing a passionate kitchen team • Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen and covering shifts when needed • Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency and safety standards • Delivering brand-led BBQ in a fast-paced, high-volume environment • Showing ambition, drive and a desire to progress your career within Hickory’s Why Hickory’s? • Competitive salary and great tips • £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers • Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities • Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities • Christmas Day off • Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more) • 25% team discount across Hickory’s (rising to 50% with loyal service) • 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get fired up with Hickory’s Smokehouse. INDCHEF