Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse Thornaby Up to £15.66 per hour including tips Start the next chapter of your hospitality career as a Chef at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards. Hickory’s Smokehouse is one of the fastest-growing restaurant and BBQ brands in the UK, specialising in authentic American-style BBQ. We’re looking for a Chefs of all levels to join our busy, high-energy kitchen team. This is a hands-on kitchen role where you’ll cook fresh food from scratch, work with authentic BBQ smokers and develop real chef skills — with clear progression and industry-leading training. What you’ll be doing: Cooking fresh, authentic BBQ food to brand standards Working across grill, smoke and prep sections Maintaining high food quality, hygiene and safety standards Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment Working as part of a supportive, passionate kitchen team Developing your skills with training and progression opportunities Why Hickory’s? Up to £15.66 per hour, including Tip Jar (up to £3.00 per hour in 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 Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids About You: Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie 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 If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get fired up with Hickory’s Smokehouse. INDCHEF