Senior Sous Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse Wilmslow Salary up to £38,000 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 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 Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme 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 man management skills 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. INDPCHEF