Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Train & Grow (Tip Jar + Perks)

Hickory's Smokehouse; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip jar

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life events

Team discount 25%+

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t present and to coach the team toward excellence in Southern-style BBQ. You will guide the brigade in delivering fresh, authentic dishes and play a pivotal role in ongoing staff training and progression within the brand.

The role offers progression into Head Chef responsibilities as you develop your leadership and culinary skills within a fast-growing award-winning group, with a culture that values work-life

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor culinary staff.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality, authentic food.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Coach and mentor the brigade to maintain standards.
• Lead the team to deliver authentic fresh barbecue dishes.
• Support ongoing training and skill development.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Kitchen management

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t present and to coach the team toward excellence in Southern-style BBQ. You will guide the brigade in delivering fresh, authentic dishes and play a pivotal role in ongoing staff training and progression within the brand.

The role offers progression into Head Chef responsibilities as you develop your leadership and culinary skills within a fast-growing award-winning group, with a culture that values work-life