Chef

Hickorys Smokehouse; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar

Team discount 25%

Birthday meal

Free team food on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Wellbeing support

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the United Kingdom is looking for a Chef who is passionate about real BBQ and cooking real food. We offer a generous hourly package up to £16.11 including Tip Jar, with clear progression in a supportive team.

Join our busy kitchen where training, award-winning development, and a strong work-life balance are priorities. Enjoy tasty team benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to advance while working with USA-imported smokers and specialist equipment.

Qualifications

• Passionate chef with a love for BBQ and real food.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Willingness to learn authentic cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Cook and perfect authentic BBQ dishes to a high standard.
• Support the kitchen team and keep clean, organized workstations.
• Contribute to a positive, teamwork-focused environment.

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 at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

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,

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