Sous Chef | Southern BBQ, Training Academy & Progression

Hickory's Smokehouse; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar

Training academy

Free team meals

Christmas off

Birthday meal

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Road trips

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and to coach the brigade to deliver authentic Southern-style cuisine. You’ll work towards progressing to Head Chef as part of a growing, award-winning team with strong training opportunities.

The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with mentoring responsibilities, underpinned by a culture that values work-life balance and a supportive training academy.

Qualifications

• You will be responsible for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Coaching and mentoring the team.
• Opportunity for progression to Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and maintain standards.
• Coach and mentor the brigade to deliver authentic fresh food.
• Drive high-quality service and maintain Hickory’s Southern style cuisine.
• Support training and progression through Hickory’s Training Academy.

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and to coach the brigade to deliver authentic Southern-style cuisine. You’ll work towards progressing to Head Chef as part of a growing, award-winning team with strong training opportunities.

The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with mentoring responsibilities, underpinned by a culture that values work-life balance and a supportive training academy.