Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Pitmaster
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse, recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!
We are looking for a Pitmaster to lead our prep team and oversee the smoking process of our meats. You will work with a passionate team to deliver an authentic, fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.
This role mainly involves daytime shifts with 1 or 2 evenings per week. You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, inspirational trips, and a range of benefits. We offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that values work-life balance and invests in its team.
Benefits and Perks
* Salary package up to £36,000 per year including Tip Jar
* Work in a bespoke kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA
* Excellent training and progression through our Hickory’s Training Academy
* Annual birthday reward meal for you and your friends
* Free BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
* Christmas Day off every year
* Paid occasion days off (weddings, children’s first day at school, moving house, etc.)
* Team Player card with discounts up to 50% for loyal service
* Road trips to the Southern States, Europe, and the UK, plus enrichment opportunities
* Wellbeing support, 24-hour wellness programmes, and Wellbeing Champions in each restaurant
* Commitment to work-life balance through our Red Zone monitoring
* Fundraising activities supporting Cash For Kids
* Referral scheme offering up to £500
If this sounds exciting and you want to be our Head Prep Chef (Pitmaster), click ‘apply’ now!
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