General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Bedford; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a General Manager and take the next exciting step in your hospitality career. With a competitive salary of up to £51,000 per year, you will lead a team dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience in a vibrant restaurant environment. Be part of an award-winning group that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for growth through its training academy.

Qualifications

• Passionate about management and running flagship restaurants.
• Experience in training teams.
• Ability to uphold company culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team of over 100 staff.
• Champion standards and uphold company culture.
• Deliver an authentic BBQ menu.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Guest Experience

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Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a General Manager

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.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £51,000 per year, including Tip Jar and uncapped bonuses.

We’re seeking a General Manager who can inspire and motivate a team with a strong focus on guest experience. You will be responsible for upholding our culture and values, championing standards, and leading a team of over 100 staff to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

If you are passionate about management, have experience in training and running flagship restaurants, and are looking for your next big step in hospitality, we want to hear from you.

As the fastest-growing Southern-style smokehouse group in the UK, with our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer excellent opportunities for growth. We pride ourselves on a company culture that cares and promotes work-life balance.