Overview
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!
Join us as a General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £55,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!
We're looking for a General Manager who can inspire & motivate a team with a strong focus on our guests. You'll be responsible for upholding our culture & values, championing standards, and leading a team of over 100 to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!
If you are a passionate Manager, with experience in training & running flagship restaurants and are looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we want to hear from you.
As the fastest-growing Southern-style smokehouse group in the UK, with our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy, we offer amazing opportunities as we continue to expand. We also pride ourselves on a company culture that truly cares and embraces work-life balance. Apply now & we can tell you more about it!
Responsibilities
Lead and motivate a team of over 100 to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu while upholding Hickory's culture, values, and standards.
Inspire a guest-focused environment, ensuring excellent service and operational excellence across the business.
Qualifications
* Experience in training & running flagship restaurants.
* Track record of leadership in a high-volume hospitality setting.
Benefits
* Generous package of up to £55,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus.
* Excellent training & progression opportunities - through our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy.
* Qualification opportunities (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
* Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
* Free smokin' BBQ on shift - team food & drinks menu.
* Christmas Day off work - every year.
* Paid occasions days off (wedding day, kid's first day at school, moving into first home & more).
* Team Player card - 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory's (rising to 50% for loyal service).
* Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and enrichment opportunities.
* Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
* Work-life balance initiatives and a supportive company culture.
* Packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
* Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
* Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 for you.
If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click 'apply' now and you could be our next General Manager!
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