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 About You: Experience as a Senior Chef in a high-volume kitchen Passion for food and pride in what you cook Positive attitude and strong team ethic Looking for stability, progression and a great work–life balance Thank You’s & Benefits: A generous Sous Chef package of up to £39,000 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 So, if all of that sounds amazing to you and you want to come and be a Hickory's Smokehouse Sous Chef, then click ‘apply’ now! INDCHEF