General Manager Designate

Hickory's Smokehouse; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Altrincham is seeking a General Manager Designate to lead a team of over 100 in delivering exceptional BBQ cuisine. The ideal candidate will have strong training experience and a passion for guest service. This role offers a competitive package of up to £47,000 per year, including tips and various benefits such as training opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Free smokin' BBQ on shift

25% discount for you & friends

Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to wellness programme

Annual team party and engagement calendar

Qualifications

• Passionate manager with experience in training and running flagship restaurants.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company culture and values.
• Champion standards and lead a team to deliver high-quality BBQ menu.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest focus

Training experience

Education

Experience in flagship restaurants

Job description

General Manager Designate

Hickory's Smokehouse
Hale, Greater Manchester, WA15 9NT
£38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year
Permanent
Full time
NEW

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 Designate and we can offer you a generous package of up to £47,000 per year including Tip Jar!

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, & 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 can offer you 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, and we can tell you more about it!

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A generous General Manager Designate package of up to £47,000 per year including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities - through our award‑winning Hickory's Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you working (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!