Grill Chef

Hickorys Smokehouse; Worcester; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar included

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking passionate chefs to master authentic BBQ cooking and lead high-quality food preparation in a busy kitchen.

Join a culture that supports training, progression, and work-life balance while offering a generous hourly package and tips via a Tip Jar.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proficiency with BBQ grilling and smoking techniques.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a busy hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Cook authentic BBQ dishes to spec.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and efficiency.
• Assist with training and preparation during service.

Skills

Cooking skills

BBQ techniques

Team player

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