Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their award-winning team. With a salary of up to £38,000 per year including tips, you'll lead a passionate team in a vibrant environment. The role offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive company culture focused on growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal for you & friends

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work every year

25% discount for you & friends

Wellbeing support & wellness programme access

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality and inspiring teams.
• Experience in a management role within a restaurant.
• Ability to uphold culture and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to deliver great customer experiences.
• Ensure high standards in food service and safety.
• Support training and development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

A-Level or Degree equivalent

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We arethrilled to have been recently crowned the‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as an Assistant Manager and we can offer you 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 mighty motivator and guest-led leader? As part of the management team you will be responsible forupholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leadingthe team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

If you are a passionate Manager who wants their next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we need to hear from you. As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is really going places – and we want to take you with us.

As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK with an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we can offer you amazing opportunities as we expand. And, we have a company culture that really cares & embraces work-life-balance. So, apply now & we can tell you all about it.

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• An Assistant Manager package of up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you working (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

If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Assistant Manager!