Deputy Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Nuthall CP; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

25% team discount across Hickory’s

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Deputy Manager to take accountability for Bar, Restaurant, or Team operations at one of our busy venues in the UK. You will champion our culture, uphold standards, and drive a fresh-food BBQ menu with pride.

As the fastest growing Southern-style Smokehouse group in the UK, we offer a generous package and vibrant progression opportunities within a supportive team. Join us to lead with energy and care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent customer service and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head of Department for Bar, Restaurant or Team and drive performance.
• Uphold Hickory's culture, standards and values.
• Lead the team to deliver a genuine, fresh-food BBQ experience in a busy venue.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Kitchen operations

Job description

Join us as aDeputyManagerand we can offer you a generous package of up to £41,000per year including Tip Jar!

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!

As a Deputy Manager you will be aHead of Department,and fully accountable for either theBar,RestaurantorTeam.You will also be responsible forupholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leadingthe 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

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