Assistant Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hickory's Smokehouse as an Assistant Manager and lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional BBQ experiences. With a competitive salary of up to £38,000, excellent training opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance, this role offers a chance to grow in one of the UK's fastest-growing hospitality groups. Enjoy a range of benefits including team discounts, travel opportunities, and wellness support.

Benefits

Free BBQ on shift

Birthday Meal Reward

25% team discount

24-hour wellness programme access

Days off for special occasions

Travel opportunities

Social team events

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Passionate manager seeking next step in hospitality.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company culture and values.
• Champion standards and lead the team.
• Deliver an authentic BBQ menu.

Skills

Leadership

Guest-focused

Motivating

Education

A-Level and Degree level equivalents

Job description

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 Assistant Manager

We offer a generous package of up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar!

Can you inspire a team to follow your example? Are you a motivating, guest-focused leader? As part of the management team, you will uphold our culture and values, champion standards, and lead the team to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

If you are a passionate manager seeking your next step on the hospitality ladder, we want to hear from you. As the fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is expanding rapidly – and we want you to grow with us.

With an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer excellent training and progression opportunities, including qualifications up to A-Level and Degree level equivalents. Our company culture emphasizes work-life balance and caring for our team. Apply now to learn more!

Thank Yous & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar
• Training & Progression: Through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualifications: Up to A-Level & Degree level equivalents
• Birthday Reward: Meal for you and friends every year
• Team Food & Drinks: Free BBQ on shift
• Days Off: Christmas Day off every year
• Paid Occasions: Days off for weddings, children’s first days, moving, etc.
• Team Discounts: 25% discount for you & 5 friends, rising to 50% for loyal service
• Travel Opportunities: Trips to the Southern States, Europe, and the UK
• Wellbeing Support: 24-hour wellness programme access
• Work-Life Balance: Managed through our Red Zone initiative
• Social & Engagement: Regular team events and annual party
• Fundraising: Support for Cash For Kids
• Referral Bonus: Up to £500 for referring a friend

If this sounds good or you'd like to learn more, click ‘apply’ now to become our next Assistant Manager!