Area Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Manager to support growth in the North East. Offering a competitive package of up to £56,650 per year, including bonuses and a car allowance, this position involves leading teams and ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a strong restaurant background and leadership skills. Opportunities for training and progression are included, alongside a range of employee perks.

Benefits

Generous salary and bonuses

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free team meals

Christmas Day off

Paid occasions days off

Discount card for team and friends

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams of Managers and Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Support sustained growth in the region.
• Lead teams across multiple restaurant locations.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Guest satisfaction

Team management

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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 Awards!

Join us as an Area Manager

We can offer you a generous package of up to £56,650 per year plus bonuses and a car allowance contribution.

The Role

Are you currently an Area Manager looking to take the next step? We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to support our sustained growth in the region.

As the fastest growing, independent Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is really going places – and we want to take you with us. From industry-leading training to epic enrichment and progression opportunities, we invest as much in our Managers as we do in our food, brand, and overall guest experience.

Essential requirements of a Hickory’s Area Manager:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong passion for the industry and for guest satisfaction
• Ability to lead and inspire teams of up to 10 Managers and up to 130 Team Members in each restaurant

How we will thank you for being a Hickory’s Area Manager:

• A generous Area Manager package of up to £56,650 per year plus bonuses!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you work (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work - every year.
• Moments that matter - Paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more).
• Team Player card – 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.
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme.