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!

Join us as an Operations Head Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £47,000 per year PLUS Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus plus car contributions!
We’re looking for a Operations Head Chef to lead our passionate brigades of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for running our bespoke kitchens, and delivering the very best food that a Smokehouse can offer. Are you an experienced or aspiring Area Chef looking for your next challenge? You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and you will receive a competitive package. As a Operations Head Chef, we can offer you amazing opportunities due to our exciting expansion plans and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. Apply now and we can tell you all about it.

Essential requirements of a Hickory’s Operations Head Chef:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Ability to lead and inspire multiple teams
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable in your approach to work
• Prepared to travel and commute for the opportunity
• Must have a driving license and access to a car

• Inspire, motivate and manage the back of house managements performance and succession
• Oversee enthusiastic and hardworking teams delivering a quality service to a high standard
• Promote a positive work place culture, through training and development and living and breathing our five star values
• Supporting the Exec.Chef in the continous development and growth of our kitchens
• Ensuring all kitchen complaince, driving high standards throughout

Essential requirements of a Hickory’s Operations Head Chef:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Ability to lead and inspire multiple teams
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable in your approach to work
• Prepared to travel and commute for the opportunity
• Must have a driving license and access to a carr