Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding Southern-style Smokehouse group as an Assistant Manager and take your hospitality career to new heights! This exciting role offers a competitive salary, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values work-life balance. With a commitment to your personal growth and a range of fantastic perks, including a birthday meal reward and free BBQ on shift, this is your chance to shine in one of the busiest restaurants in town. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of a winning team!

Benefits

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for special occasions

Team Player card - 25% discount

Road trips to Southern States

Wellbeing support

Annual team social events

Referral scheme offering up to £500

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company culture and values while managing the team.
• Deliver an authentic BBQ menu in a high-paced environment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Guest-Focused Service

Motivational Skills

Education

A-Level Qualification

Degree Level Qualification

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 and enjoy a competitive package of up to £38,000 per year, including Tip Jar!

Are you capable of inspiring a team? Are you a motivating, guest-focused leader? As part of our 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 our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy and a company culture that values work-life balance, we offer excellent opportunities for growth. Apply now to learn more about what we can offer!

Benefits & Perks:

• Up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar
• Excellent training and progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level
• Birthday reward meal for you and your friends, every year
• Free BBQ on shift – team food and drinks menu
• Christmas Day off work, annually
• Paid time off for special occasions (weddings, children’s first days, moving, and more)
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service)
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe, and the UK, plus enrichment opportunities
• Wellbeing support and 24-hour access to our wellness programme
• Commitment to work-life balance, monitored through our Red Zone
• Annual team social events and parties
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Referral scheme offering up to £500

If you're interested or want to learn more, click ‘apply’ now to become our next Assistant Manager!