Deputy Manager

Hickory'S Smokehouse; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Team discount

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the UK is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee either the Bar, Restaurant or Team and to champion standards across a busy location.

You will lead a team, uphold culture and values, and ensure delivery of our fresh-food BBQ menu while maintaining exceptional service. The role offers progression as the company expands and emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality management or supervisory role.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver service excellence.
• Strong customer focus and standards enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head of Department for Bar, Restaurant or Team with full accountability.
• Uphold Hickory's culture, values, and standards while leading busy operations.
• Drive delivery of a fresh-food BBQ menu and maintain high service levels.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team leadership

Hospitality

Job description

Deputy Manager

Nuthall, Nottingham

Join us as a Deputy Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £41,000 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!

If you are a passionate Manager who wants their next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we need to hear from you. As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is really going places – and we want to take you with us.

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.

Why join Hickory's?

• Salary up to £36,000 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
• Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme