Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular BBQ restaurant in Gloucester is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team. You will master authentic BBQ cooking and enjoy a competitive pay package of up to £15.66 per hour, including tips. The role offers excellent training through the Hickory's Training Academy and benefits such as free meals on shifts, a birthday reward meal, and wellbeing support. The restaurant culture values work-life balance, providing real progression opportunities. Join us for an exciting culinary journey!

Benefits

Competitive pay including tips

Excellent training opportunities

Free meals on shifts

Wellbeing support

Discounts for staff and friends

Paid occasion days off

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for cooking and the desire to learn authentic BBQ techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills and a strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Cook authentically BBQ food to high standards.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team for smooth operations.

Skills

Passionate about cooking

Experience in BBQ techniques

Team player

Job description

Overview

Chef – Gloucester

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 a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar!

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.

So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking, apply now & join the gang.

Benefits

• A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported all the way from USA
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• 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 occasion 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)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party – think competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more
• 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

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!