Assistant Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; West Kirby, Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as an Assistant Manager at Hickory's Smokehouse. Enjoy a competitive salary package of up to £38,000, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive work culture. Be part of a rapidly growing team that values work-life balance and offers numerous benefits.

Benefits

Tip Jar

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for special occasions

25% discount for you and 5 friends

Road trips to Southern States, Europe, and UK

Wellbeing support

Opportunities to give back through fundraising

Qualifications

• Inspiring a team and leading by example.
• Passionate manager seeking next step in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Uphold culture and values, champion standards.
• Deliver authentic BBQ menu in a busy restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Guest-focused

Motivation

Education

A-Level & 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 and enjoy a generous package of up to £38,000 per year, including Tip Jar!

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

If you are a passionate manager seeking your next step in hospitality, 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, we offer excellent opportunities for development. We also foster a company culture that values work-life balance. Apply now to learn more about what we offer.

Benefits include:

• Assistant Manager package of up to £38,000 per year, including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level equivalents.
• Birthday reward meal for you and 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 at school, moving into a new home, 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 UK, plus numerous enrichment opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our commitment to work-life balance, monitored through our Red Zone system.
• A comprehensive team social & engagement calendar and annual team party.
• Opportunities to give back through fundraising activities 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 to become our next Assistant Manager!

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