Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and award-winning team at a renowned hospitality establishment, where you will have the chance to master the art of BBQ cooking. As a Chef de Partie, you will work in a state-of-the-art kitchen, receive excellent training, and enjoy a supportive culture that values work-life balance. With a generous pay structure that includes tips and a range of fantastic benefits, this role offers real progression opportunities and the chance to be part of a team that celebrates culinary excellence. If you're passionate about cooking and ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free BBQ on shift

Birthday reward meal

Christmas Day off work

Wellbeing support

Team Player card

Annual team party

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for authentic BBQ cooking and food preparation.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare authentic BBQ dishes to high standards.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.

Skills

BBQ Cooking

Grilling

Food Preparation

Education

Culinary Arts Certificate

Tools

Authentic Smokers

Kitchen Equipment

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 BBQing, grilling, & smoking, and training grounds for our talented team. We offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares and embraces work-life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

If you are a passionate chef eager to master authentic BBQ cooking, apply now & join the team.

Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The opportunity to work in one of our £250k bespoke kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal 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 at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party – including competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more.
• An opportunity to ‘give back’ through fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 for you – through our refer-a-friend scheme.

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