Junior Sous Chef: Fast-Track to Head Chef in Southern BBQ

Hickory's Smokehouse; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food

Birthday meal

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Road trips

Fundraising activities

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and mentor the team. You will lead the brigade to deliver authentic fresh Southern-style food and help drive continued excellence in our award-winning kitchens.

This role offers real progression opportunities as the business expands, with a culture that values work-life balance and a strong training academy to develop your career as a future Head Chef.

Qualifications

• Experience as a junior sous chef or similar role.
• Ability to coach and mentor kitchen staff.
• Experience delivering authentic fresh food, Southern style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Lead the team to deliver authentic fresh food of Hickory's Smokehouse.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Food preparation

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and mentor the team. You will lead the brigade to deliver authentic fresh Southern-style food and help drive continued excellence in our award-winning kitchens.

This role offers real progression opportunities as the business expands, with a culture that values work-life balance and a strong training academy to develop your career as a future Head Chef.