Grill Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar

Free team food

Birthday meal

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Road trips

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Northampton is seeking real chefs who love authentic BBQ and high‑quality, flame‑cooked dishes. We offer a generous package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar, with tips contributing significantly to earnings.

Join a recently crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 and enjoy a busy, supportive kitchen, paid time off and team‑driven culture. Progression opportunities and well‑being support ensure a rewarding career in our growing brand.

Job description

Join us as a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £16.11per hour 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!

Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food….Sounds like a basic request – it’s a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level.

Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin’ & smokin’ & training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £16.11per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• £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