Chef

Surety Hospitality; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar tips

Birthday meal

Free team food

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Refer a friend

Career progression

Training program

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Cannock is hiring a Chef to cook real BBQ, grilled and smoked dishes as part of a award-winning team. You will join busy kitchen operations and contribute to a culture of excellence, training and progression opportunities.

The role offers a generous hourly package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar, with tips potentially boosting earnings. Expect a supportive work environment with strong team discounts and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• BBQ cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to high-quality food and consistency.

Skills

BBQ cooking

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

Join us as a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career with Hickory's Smokehouse – join our award-winning team and discover what makes us different.

Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food….Sounds like a basic request – it’s a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level.

Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin’ & smokin’ & training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance.You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

Why join Hickory's?

A package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!

£250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers

Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities

Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more

25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)

24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance

Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities

A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids

Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme