Grill Chef

Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

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 a Grill Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar. Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food…. Sounds like a basic request – it’s a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level. Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin’ & smokin’ and training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time. So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking, apply now & join the gang.

Responsibilities

Cook authentic BBQ and master the flames as part of a busy kitchen team.
Contribute to a kitchen that focuses on BBQin, grillin’ & smokin’ and participate in ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

Passionate chef with an interest in authentic BBQ cooking and a desire to develop skills in this area.

Benefits

A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar (up to £3.00 per hour in tips).
Opportunity to work in a £250k bespoke built kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
Excellent training & progression opportunities through the Hickory’s Training Academy.
Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends every year.
Free smokin’ BBQ on shift — team food and drinks menu.
Christmas Day off work every year.
Paid occasion days off (wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more).
Team Player card — 25% discount for you & 5 friends (rising to 50% for loyal service).
Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant.
Packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
Opportunity to participate in fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
Referral bonus up to £500 through the refer-a-friend scheme.

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Grill Chef employer: Hickory's Smokehouse

At Hickory's Smokehouse, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer, recently recognised as the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and growth, offering Grill Chefs the chance to master authentic BBQ cooking in a state-of-the-art kitchen while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive team environment, Hickory's is the perfect place for passionate chefs to thrive and develop their careers.