Grill Chef

Hickorys Smokehouse; Sefton; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar

Award-winning training

Free team food

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Road trips

Fundraising activities

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the United Kingdom is seeking passionate chefs to join our busy kitchen and master the art of authentic BBQ cooking. You will contribute to a high-energy team, learn from experienced cooks, and help deliver on our renowned menu.

We offer a generous package including a Tip Jar and opportunities for progression, training, and a supportive work-life balance in a rapidly growing brand.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional chef in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to learn authentic BBQ cooking and master the flames.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specification.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Support training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Cooking

BBQ

Food prep

Teamwork

Job description

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

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!

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.

So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking,

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £16.11 per 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

Up for the challenge? we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!