Head Chef – BBQ Kitchen Lead with USA Smokers & Perks

Hickory's Smokehouse; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life’s moments

25% team discount across Hickory’s

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Head Chef to lead our passionate BBQ brigade. You will run our bespoke kitchen, drive the menu and ensure the highest standards of food quality and consistency.

You’ll work with a talented team to deliver authentic, fresh BBQ dishes in one of the town's busiest venues. As part of the fast-growing Hickory's group, you’ll benefit from award-winning training, clear progression, and a culture that values work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy restaurant.
• Passion for authentic BBQ and high food quality.
• Ability to drive menu development and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality BBQ dishes.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, health and safety compliance.
• Ensure consistency, presentation and taste across menus.
• Develop and train staff through the Hickory's Training Academy.

Skills

Team leadership

BBQ expertise

Kitchen management

Menu development

People motivation

Tools

BBQ smokers

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Head Chef to lead our passionate BBQ brigade. You will run our bespoke kitchen, drive the menu and ensure the highest standards of food quality and consistency.

You’ll work with a talented team to deliver authentic, fresh BBQ dishes in one of the town's busiest venues. As part of the fast-growing Hickory's group, you’ll benefit from award-winning training, clear progression, and a culture that values work–life balance.