Sous Chef
Peterborough
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.
Thank You’s & Benefits:
1. A generous Sous Chef package of up to £41,000 per year including Tip Jar!
2. £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
3. Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
4. Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
5. Christmas Day off
6. Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more)
7. 25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
8. 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance
9. Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
10. Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red
11. A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
12. Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme