Assistant Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly expanding Southern-style Smokehouse group, recently recognized as the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025. As an Assistant Manager, you will lead a passionate team in delivering an authentic BBQ experience while enjoying a generous salary package and numerous benefits. With a commitment to training and progression through our award-winning academy, you will have the chance to grow your career while enjoying perks like free meals, discounts, and well-being support. Join us to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Tip Jar

Training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for special occasions

25% discount for team players

Road trips to Southern States

Wellbeing support

Vibrant team social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to inspire and uphold company culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the team to deliver high-quality BBQ menu.
• Champion standards and uphold company values.

Skills

Team Leadership

Hospitality Management

Customer Service

Education

A-Level

Degree

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse – recently crowned ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as an Assistant Manager with a generous package of up to £38,000 per year, including Tip Jar!

Are you able to inspire a team and lead by example? As part of our management team, you'll 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're a passionate manager seeking your next big step in hospitality, we want to hear from you. As the UK's fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group, Hickory’s is expanding rapidly – and we want you to grow with us.

With our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer excellent training and progression opportunities, including qualifications up to A-Level and Degree level. We also prioritize a caring company culture and work-life balance. Apply now to learn more!

Benefits include:

• Assistant Manager package of up to £38,000 per year, including Tip Jar!
• Training & progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualifications up to A-Level & Degree level
• Birthday reward meal for you & your friends every year
• Free BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
• Christmas Day off every year
• Paid time off for special occasions such as weddings, children’s first days, moving house, and 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, and the UK, plus enrichment opportunities
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme
• Our commitment to work-life balance through our Red Zone monitoring
• A vibrant team social & engagement calendar & annual party
• Opportunities to give back through fundraising for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 through our referral scheme

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