Deputy Manager

Hickory'S Smokehouse; Chester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food

Birthday meal on shift

Paid time off

25% team discount

Wellbeing support

Training Academy

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead as Head of Department for Bar, Restaurant or Team. The role carries accountability for standards, culture and a premium, authentic BBQ guest experience in a busy venue.

We offer a generous package up to £43,000 per year including a Tip Jar, with opportunities for progression and training through our renowned Hickory's Training Academy. Benefits include team meals, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bar, Restaurant, or Team as Head of Department.
• Uphold Hickory's culture and standards across the operation.
• Inspire and coach the team to deliver the fresh-food BBQ menu.
• Drive guest satisfaction in one of the town's busiest restaurants.

Job description

Deputy Manager

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

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!

As a Deputy Manager you will be a Head of Department, and fully accountable for either the Bar, Restaurant or Team. You will also be responsible for upholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leading the team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

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, & we can tell you all about it.

Why join Hickory's?

• Salary up to £38,000 per year plus over £5000+ per year tip jar
• £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
• Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
• Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
• Christmas Day off
• Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more
• 25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
• 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids

If that sounds good or you want to find out more?

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