Senior Sous Chef - Path to Head Chef | £41k + Tips

Hickorys; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

Christmas Day off

25% team discount across Hickory’s

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a seasoned Senior Sous Chef to lead our busy barbecue kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will manage the brigade, ensure top-quality, fresh BBQ offerings, and drive efficiency in one of the town's busiest restaurants.

Join our growth-focused team with a respected training academy and clear progression toward Head Chef, plus a culture that values work-life balance and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience running a kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ability to train and develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Lead the brigade to deliver the BBQ menu.
• Support progression towards Head Chef role.
• Contribute to maintaining the award-winning standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

BBQ cooking

Mentoring

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a seasoned Senior Sous Chef to lead our busy barbecue kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will manage the brigade, ensure top-quality, fresh BBQ offerings, and drive efficiency in one of the town's busiest restaurants.

Join our growth-focused team with a respected training academy and clear progression toward Head Chef, plus a culture that values work-life balance and ongoing development.