Chef

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

Job summary

Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Chef and enhance your culinary career in a leading BBQ establishment. Enjoy excellent training, progression, and a competitive package including tips in a vibrant kitchen environment dedicated to authentic food preparation. Be part of a dynamic team that values work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

Birthday reward meal for you and friends

Free smoked BBQ on shift

Paid occasion days off

Team Player card for discounts

Wellbeing support programme

Social engagement activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about mastering authentic BBQ cooking.
• Desire to work in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to participate in training and team events.

Responsibilities

• Cook a variety of BBQ dishes to high standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Train and mentor new team members.

Skills

BBQ Cooking

Grilling

Smoked Cooking

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Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Chef

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!

We offer a competitive package of up to £15.66 per hour, including tips through our Tip Jar!

We are looking for real chefs who want to cook real food. Learn authentic BBQ techniques and become a master of the flames as we elevate your career.

Our kitchens are busy hubs of excellence for BBQ, grilling, smoking, and training. We provide real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares about work-life balance. We invest in our team because your hard work deserves it.

If you are passionate about mastering authentic BBQ cooking, apply now and join our team.

• A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar — that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• Work in our £250k bespoke kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal on us for you and your friends every year.
• Free smoked BBQ on shift — team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work — every year.
• Paid occasion days off (wedding, child's first day at school, moving, and more).
• Team Player card — 25% discount for you and 5 friends, rising to 50% for loyal service.
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, with a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant.
• A packed social & engagement calendar with activities like competitions, pizza nights, and more.
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 for you.

Ready for the challenge? Click apply now — it will be one heck of a ride!