Head Chef

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What the role involves

• We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead our passionate brigade of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for running our bespoke kitchen, and delivering the very best food that our.
• Be working with and leading the team to deliver authentic fresh food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant kitchen, service, hygiene, supervisory, or hospitality experience may be useful.

Confirmed role details

• A generous Head Chef Designate package of up to £48,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported all the way from USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.

Candidate fit

• kitchen leadership, organisation, food quality, and confidence managing service pressure

Additional role context

• Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Aw.
• 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities.

Known job details

• Pay: £48,000 per year