Head Chef - Brand-New BBQ Smokehouse Lead

Hickory's Smokehouse; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip jar

Uncapped bonus

Free team food

Birthday meal on shift

Christmas Day off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Road trips and enrichment

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse seeks a Head Chef for a brand-new opening in the UK. You will lead our kitchen from day one, build a brigade of BBQ enthusiasts, and deliver an authentic, fresh BBQ menu in a fast-paced environment.

You will shape the kitchen, drive standards, and work with the team to create an award-winning dining experience while benefiting from a generous package and uncapped bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership.
• Ability to build and lead a kitchen team from scratch.
• Strong BBQ menu development and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a bespoke kitchen and deliver a fresh BBQ menu.
• Build and manage the kitchen team from day one of opening.
• Ensure top food quality and consistency in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen leadership

Team building

BBQ expertise

Tools

USA-imported smokers

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse seeks a Head Chef for a brand-new opening in the UK. You will lead our kitchen from day one, build a brigade of BBQ enthusiasts, and deliver an authentic, fresh BBQ menu in a fast-paced environment.

You will shape the kitchen, drive standards, and work with the team to create an award-winning dining experience while benefiting from a generous package and uncapped bonus potential.