Overview
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 Grill Chef / Line Chef / Chef de Partie 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 do
• Cook fresh food from scratch in a fast-paced kitchen.• Work with authentic BBQ smokers to prepare dishes to the Hickory’s standard.• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure high-quality, consistent food preparation.• Show a willingness to learn and progress through formal training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook menu items to spec in a busy kitchen.• Maintain a clean and organised workstation; follow food safety and hygiene standards.• Assist with line preparation, stock management and waste control as required.• Support teammates to deliver a seamless guest experience during service.
Benefits & Perks
- Up to £16.11 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
If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, please apply through the proper channel.
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