Sous Chef: Lead the Kitchen, Mentor Team & BBQ Mastery

Hickory'S Smokehouse; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar salary

US-built kitchen equipment

Award-winning training & progression

Free team food on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life events

Team discount across Hickory's

Wellbeing support

Travel/enrichment opportunities

Fundraising for Cash For Kids

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is hiring a Sous Chef for a new opening in the United Kingdom. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and coach the team to deliver authentic Southern-style BBQ dishes, setting standards across service.

With an award-winning training academy and clear progression, you can grow toward Head Chef. The role fits a culture that values balance, work-life harmony, and staff development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Coach and mentor the kitchen team
• Lead the team to deliver authentic fresh BBQ dishes
• Support training and progression through Hickory's Training Academy

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is hiring a Sous Chef for a new opening in the United Kingdom. You will lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and coach the team to deliver authentic Southern-style BBQ dishes, setting standards across service.

With an award-winning training academy and clear progression, you can grow toward Head Chef. The role fits a culture that values balance, work-life harmony, and staff development opportunities.