General Manager

Hickorys Smokehouse; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing Southern-style smokehouse group! As a General Manager, you will lead a vibrant team in delivering exceptional BBQ experiences. With a generous salary package, excellent training opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this role is perfect for passionate hospitality professionals eager to make a mark. Join a company that values its people and offers a plethora of benefits, including team outings and wellness support. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is the place to be!

Benefits

Generous salary package

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Paid occasions days off

Team Player card discount

Road trips opportunities

Wellbeing support

Work-life balance pledge

Annual team party

Qualifications

• Experience in training and running flagship restaurants.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team of over 100 staff.
• Uphold company culture and champion standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Hospitality Management

Training and Development

Education

A-Level Equivalent

Degree Level Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Hickory's Smokehouse is coming to Thornaby (TS17) in time for the festive season!

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!

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.
• 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 £500 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!