Hickory's Smokehouse is coming to Abingdon (OX13 6DN) in Summer 2026!
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.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and developing a passionate kitchen team
* Running shifts and maintaining top food and safety standards
* Delivering consistent, brand-led BBQ in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrating a full understanding and control of all kitchen financials
About you
* Experience as a Senior Chef in a high-volume kitchen
* Passion for food and pride in what you cook
* Strong knowledge of kitchen financials and health and hygiene legislation
* Positive attitude, strong team ethic and management skills
* Looking for stability, progression and a great work‑life balance
Benefits
* A generous Senior Sous Chef package of up to £45,000 per year including Tip Jar!
* £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
* Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
* Our pledge to a work‑life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red
* A chance to give a bit back with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
* Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme
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