Junior Sous Chef: Tip Jar & Fast-Track to Head Chef

Surety Hospitality; Standish; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday meal on us

25% team discount (50% with loyalty)

Free team food on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Wellbeing support 24/7

Road trips and enrichment

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to cover the Head Chef in their absence and help lead the kitchen with the team. You will mentor junior staff and drive the delivery of authentic Southern-style BBQ across our busy grill-focused operation.

Join a fast-growing, award-winning brand with a strong training academy and real progression opportunities, 25% staff discount, free team food on shift, and wellbeing support. Christmas Day off and generous PTO highlight our work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Junior Sous Chef role, covering Head Chef in their absence and mentoring the team.
• Leading the kitchen to deliver authentic Southern-style BBQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and ensure smooth service.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to develop skills.
• Deliver high-quality Southern-style BBQ and maintain kitchen standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Food prep

BBQ cooking

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to cover the Head Chef in their absence and help lead the kitchen with the team. You will mentor junior staff and drive the delivery of authentic Southern-style BBQ across our busy grill-focused operation.

Join a fast-growing, award-winning brand with a strong training academy and real progression opportunities, 25% staff discount, free team food on shift, and wellbeing support. Christmas Day off and generous PTO highlight our work-life balance.