Chef

Hickory'S Smokehouse; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £16.11 per hour (incl. Tip Jar)

USA-imported smokers in a £250k kichen

Award-winning training & progression

Free team food on shift & birthdayMeal

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life’s moments

25% team discount (50% with loyalty)

Wellbeing support & work–life balance

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef to join our award-winning team. You will cook fresh food from scratch, work with authentic BBQ smokers and develop real chef skills with industry-leading training.

The role offers progression opportunities, a fast-paced environment, and a supportive kitchen culture. We value stability and a strong work ethic, with excellent pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Grill Chef/Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for food and pride in what you cook.
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic.
• Seeking stability, progression and a good work–life balance.

Responsibilities

• Cook fresh, authentic BBQ food to brand standards.
• Work across grill, smoke and prep sections.
• Maintain high food quality, hygiene and safety standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Work as part of a supportive, passionate kitchen team.
• Develop your skills with training and progression opportunities.

Skills

Grill Chef

Line Chef

Chef de Partie

Team player

Job description

Chef

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

Hickory’s Smokehouse is one of the fastest-growing restaurant and BBQ brands in the UK, specialising in authentic American-style BBQ. We’re looking for an experienced Chef to join our busy, high-energy kitchen team.

This is a hands-on kitchen role where you’ll cook fresh food from scratch, work with authentic BBQ smokers and develop real chef skills — with clear progression and industry-leading training.

What you’ll be doing:

• Cooking fresh, authentic BBQ food to brand standards
• Working across grill, smoke and prep sections
• Maintaining high food quality, hygiene and safety standards
• Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Working as part of a supportive, passionate kitchen team
• Developing your skills with training and progression opportunities

Why Hickory’s?

• Up to £16.11 per hour, including Tip Jar (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 tripsto the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids

About You:

• Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
• Passion for food and pride in what you cook
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Looking for stability, progression and a great work–life balance