At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and lead a team to deliver exceptional BBQ dining experiences.
- Company: Join Hickory's Smokehouse, crowned 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025!
- Benefits: Generous salary up to £47,000, tips, free meals, and paid time off for life's big moments.
- Other info: Enjoy road trips, wellbeing support, and opportunities to give back to the community.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-growing team with amazing career progression and a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing restaurants and training teams is essential.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 47000 £ per year.
Join us and we can offer you a generous package of up to £47,000 per year including Tip Jar! 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!
We’re looking for an Assistant General Manager who can inspire & motivate a team, who is guest led. Working with the General Manager you will be responsible for upholding our culture & values, being a champion of standards, and leading the team of over 80 to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!
If you are a passionate Manager, with experience in training & running flagship restaurants and are looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we want to hear from you.
As the fastest growing Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK with an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we can offer you amazing opportunities as we expand. We have a company culture that really cares & embraces work-life balance.
Why join Hickory's?
- Salary up to £42,000 per year plus over £5000+ per year tip jar
- £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
- Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
- Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
- Christmas Day off
- Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more)
- 25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
- 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance
- Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
- A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
- Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme
Assistant General Manager in Chester employer: Hickory's Smokehouse
Hickory's Smokehouse in Cardiff is an exceptional employer, recognised as 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With competitive pay of up to £15.80 per hour including tips, comprehensive training leading to qualifications, and unique perks like birthday meals and social events, this role promises a rewarding experience for those looking to thrive in the hospitality industry.
