Deputy General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality group in Thornaby is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead a large team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. With a salary package of up to £43,000 including tips, this position offers opportunities for training and professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience in management and a passion for hospitality. Join a supportive culture that values work-life balance!

Benefits

Salary up to £43,000 including Tip Jar

Training & progression opportunities

Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level

Birthday meal for you and friends every year

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid special days off

25% discount for you & 5 friends

Road trips to Southern States, Europe & UK

Wellbeing support and 24/7 access

Commitment to work-life balance

Annual team social events

Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids

Up to £500 through referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams of over 100 staff.
• Passion for the hospitality industry and BBQ cuisine.
• Experience in training and developing restaurant teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and a seamless dining experience.
• Work with the General Manager to align with company culture.

Skills

Leadership

Guest-focused service

Team motivation

Management in a busy environment

Education

Management training or experience

Job description

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Deputy General Manager, Stockton-on-Tees

Client: Hickory's Smokehouse

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c3ce13d7db20

Job Views: 18

Posted: 31.07.2025

Expiry Date: 14.09.2025

Job Description:

Deputy General Manager

Thornaby, Middlesbrough

Hickory's Smokehouse is opening in Thornaby (TS17) in time for the festive season!

Start a new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse. We are proud to be crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Deputy General Manager and enjoy a package of up to £43,000 per year, including Tip Jar!

We seek a Deputy General Manager who can inspire and motivate a team, is guest-focused, and works with the General Manager to uphold our culture and standards. Lead a team of over 100 to deliver an authentic, fresh-food BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

If you're passionate about management, experienced in training and running flagship restaurants, and looking for your next step, we want to hear from you.

As the UK's fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group with an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer excellent growth opportunities. Our culture values work-life balance, so apply now and learn more about us.

• Salary up to £43,000 including Tip Jar
• Training & progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level
• Birthday meal for you and friends every year
• Free BBQ on shift – team food & drinks
• Christmas Day off every year
• Paid special days off for occasions like weddings, first days at school, moving, etc.
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% with loyalty)
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK, with enrichment opportunities
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 access to wellness programs
• Commitment to work-life balance via our Red Zone monitoring
• Annual team social events and parties
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 through our referral scheme

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