Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse Chester, England Posted 6 days ago

Full Time
GBP 16.11 per hour
Onsite

Job description

Chef

Castle Bromwich, Birmingham


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.

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

    • 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 £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 tripsto the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
  • A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids

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