Junior Sous Chef

Hickory'S Smokehouse; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip jar

Training Academy

Progression opportunities

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Southern-style smokehouse brigade. You will be responsible for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and will coach and mentor the team as you work towards becoming Head Chef yourself.

We offer progression opportunities, a dedicated training academy, and a generous package including a tip jar. Expect vibrant work with a strong focus on authentic BBQ and team development.

Qualifications

• Busy kitchen experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in Head Chef’s absence.
• Lead and develop the brigade to deliver authentic BBQ.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and service.

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Letchworth

Join us as a Junior Sous Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar!

We’re looking for a JuniorSous Chef to join our passionate brigade of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, as well as coaching and mentoring the team, and in doing so you will be working towards becoming a Head Chef yourself. You will be working with and leading the team to deliver authentic fresh food and deliver the very best food that our Smokehouse can offer. Our kitchens are not only centres of excellence for Southern style cuisine, they are also important training grounds for our talented team.

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

Why join Hickory's?

• Salary up to £33,000 per year plus over £5000+ per year tip jar
• £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