Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their vibrant team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to master the art of BBQ cooking in a state-of-the-art kitchen, complete with authentic smokers from the USA. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides excellent training and progression opportunities through their renowned training academy. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values work-life balance and offers fantastic perks, including a generous pay package, team meals, and special occasion days off. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to elevate your culinary skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasion days off

Team Player card - 25% discount

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking real food and mastering BBQ techniques.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic BBQ dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Authentic BBQ Cooking

Grilling

Teamwork

Tools

Bespoke Kitchen Equipment

Authentic Smokers

Job description

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 de Partie 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.

Thank You’s & 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 the 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!