Head Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Free team meals on shift

Birthday meal on us

Christmas Day off

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Head Chef to lead our BBQ kitchen and drive an exceptional dining experience in a fast-paced venue. You will run the kitchen, set the standards for food quality, and inspire a team of chefs and kitchen staff to deliver authentic, fresh menu items.

The role offers a generous package up to £49,000 per year including Tip Jar and uncapped bonus opportunities, with strong career progression through our dedicated training academy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade to deliver Hickory's signature BBQ dishes.
• Oversee kitchen operations, menus, and food quality for a busy BBQ restaurant.
• Train, coach and motivate staff to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Join us as a Head Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £49,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career with Hickory's Smokehouse – join our award‑winning team and discover what makes us different.

We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead our passionate brigade of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for running our bespoke kitchen, and delivering the very best food that our Smokehouse can offer. You will be working with and leading the team to deliver authentic fresh food‑based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK with an award‑winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we can offer you amazing opportunities as we expand. And, we have a company culture that really cares & embraces work‑life – balance.

We are really going places – and we want to take you with us.

Why join Hickory's?

Salary up to £44,000 per year plus over £5000+ per year tip jar and uncapped bonus!
£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

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