Deputy General Manager

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

Job summary

A popular hospitality group in Milton Keynes is seeking a Deputy General Manager to inspire a large team and uphold the company's values. The position offers a salary of up to £43,000 per year, along with excellent perks including training opportunities through an award-winning training academy and a strong commitment to work-life balance. This role is perfect for passionate managers looking to take the next step in their hospitality careers.

Benefits

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for you & 5 friends

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Fundraising activities

Referral scheme bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in training & running flagship restaurants.
• Ability to inspire and lead a large team.
• Passionate about hospitality and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company's culture & values.
• Lead a team of over 100 in a busy restaurant.
• Ensure delivery of an authentic BBQ menu.

Skills

Team motivation

Guest-led service

Standards championing

Job description

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

Join us as a Deputy General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £43,000 per year including Tip Jar!

We’re looking for a Deputy General Manager who can inspire & motivate a team, who is guest led. Working with the General Manager you will be responsible forupholding our culture & values, a champion of standards, and leadingthe team of +100 to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

If you are a passionate Manager, with experience in training & running flagship restaurants and are looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then 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 can offer you amazing opportunities as we expand. And, we have a company culture that really cares & embraces work-life-balance. So, apply now & we can tell you all about it.

• A generous Deputy General Managerpackage of up to £43,000 per year including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you working (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
• 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 occasions 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).
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities.
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• 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

If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Deputy General Manager!