Deputy General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Leicester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Leicester is seeking a Deputy General Manager to uphold culture and values while inspiring a team of over 100 staff. With a competitive salary of up to £43,000 per year, this role offers excellent growth opportunities through the Hickory’s Training Academy. The ideal candidate will have experience in training and leading teams in flagship restaurants. Benefits include work-life balance initiatives, wellness support, and more.

Benefits

Birthday meal

Christmas Day off

Paid days off for moments that matter

Team discounts

Wellbeing support

24-hour wellness access

Qualifications

• Experience in leading flagship restaurants.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong passion for management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a guest-focused team.
• Uphold company culture and values.
• Deliver an authentic fresh-food BBQ menu.

Skills

Guest-focused team leadership

Training and management

Passion for hospitality

Education

A-Level & Degree level equivalent

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Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Deputy General Manager

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse, recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

We offer a competitive package of up to £43,000 per year, including Tip Jar!

We are seeking a Deputy General Manager who can inspire and motivate a guest-focused team. Working alongside the General Manager, you will uphold our culture and values, champion standards, and lead a team of over 100 staff to deliver an authentic, fresh-food BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

If you are passionate about management, with experience in training and leading flagship restaurants, and are seeking your next career step, we want to hear from you.

As the fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group in the UK, with an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer excellent opportunities for growth and development. Our company culture emphasizes work-life balance and employee care. Apply now to learn more!

• Salary: Up to £43,000 per year, including Tip Jar
• Training & Progression: Opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualifications: Up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent
• Rewards: Birthday meal, Christmas Day off, moments that matter paid days off, team discounts, and more
• Benefits: Wellbeing support, 24-hour wellness access, work-life balance initiatives, social events, fundraising activities, refer-a-friend scheme, and travel opportunities

If you're interested or want to find out more, click ‘apply’ now to become our next Deputy General Manager!