General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the East Midlands is seeking a General Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional service. This role involves a generous salary package, significant training opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in hospitality management and the ability to inspire a large team while upholding company values.

Benefits

Generous salary package up to £51,000 including bonus

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday meal reward

Free team food and drinks

Paid time off for special occasions

Employee discount card

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Passionate about leading a large team to deliver exceptional service.
• Experience in training and running flagship restaurants.
• Ability to uphold company culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team of over 100 staff.
• Champion standards and deliver a BBQ menu.
• Manage operations in one of the busiest restaurants.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer service focus

Operational management

Education

Experience in hospitality management

Job description

General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse
Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5UE
£38,000.00 - £46,000.00 per year
Permanent
Full time

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!

Join us as a General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £51,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!

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

If you are a passionate Manager, with experience in training & running flagship restaurants and are looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then 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 amazing opportunities as we continue to expand. We also pride ourselves on a company culture that truly cares and embraces work-life balance. Apply now & we can tell you more about it!

Thank Yous & Benefits

• A generous General Manager package of up to £51,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities - through our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you work (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
• Free smokin' BBQ on shift - team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work - every year.
• Moments that matter - Paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid's first day at school, moving into first home & more).
• Team Player card - 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory's (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities.
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our pledge to a work-life balance - monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• 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? Click 'apply' now and you could be our next General Manager!