Line Chef

Hickorys Smokehouse; Watnall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar included

US smokers

Training & progression

Free meals on shift

Christmas off

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Travel opportunities

Fundraising

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Watnall is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to master authentic BBQ cooking and lead delicious menu creation. Real chefs welcome, with progression opportunities and a culture that cares about work-life balance.

We offer a generous package up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar, plus benefits such as free team food on shift, Christmas Day off, paid time off for life's moments, staff discounts, wellbeing support and opportunities to travel for inspiration.

Job description

Join us as a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food….Sounds like a basic request - it's a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level.

Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin' & smokin' & training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking,

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £16.11 per hour including Tip Jar - that's up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• £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