Assistant General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Chester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality group in Chester is looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to inspire a team of 100 in delivering an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu. The role offers a generous package of up to £43,000 per year, excellent training opportunities, and a company culture that promotes work-life balance. Candidates should have experience in high-volume restaurants and a passion for guest service.

Benefits

Up to £43,000 salary including Tip Jar

Training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasions days off

Team Player card with discounts

Wellbeing support

Social & engagement calendar

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in training and running flagship restaurants.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company's culture and values.
• Lead the team to deliver an authentic BBQ menu.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Training and development

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We arethrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Assistant General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £43,000 per year including Tip Jar!

We’re looking for a 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, a champion of standards, and leading the team of +100 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. And, we have a company culture that really cares & embraces work-life-balance. So, apply now & we can tell you all about it.

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A generous Assistant General Manager package of up to £43,000 per year including Tip Jar!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities as you working (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work – every year.
• Moments that matter -Paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more).
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities.
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• 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

If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Assistant General Manager!