Senior Sous Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse Salary up to £35,000 per year plus over £5,000 per year tip jar 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 Senior Sous Chef to join our high-energy kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, run the kitchen in their absence and play a key role in delivering our fresh, authentic BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town — all while developing your career to Head Chef and beyond! 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 Why Hickory’s? Competitive salary and great 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 If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get fired up with Hickory’s Smokehouse. INDCHEF