Assistant Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary package of up to £38,000, including tips, with excellent training and progression opportunities. Candidates should possess strong leadership and motivational skills, ensuring a high standard of service in a fast-paced environment. The company promotes a work-life balance and provides various perks, including team discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

Up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal every year

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for team members

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Referral bonus of up to £1000

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Experience in a hospitality management role preferred.
• Passion for delivering excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company culture and values.
• Lead the team in delivering high standards.
• Manage operations in a busy restaurant environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Guest relations

Education

Qualifications equivalent to A-Level

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 an Assistant Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar!

Can you inspire a team to follow your example? Are you a mighty motivator and guest-led leader? As part of the management team you will be responsible forupholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leadingthe team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

If you are a passionate Manager who wants their next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we need to hear from you. As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is really going places – and we want to take you with us.

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

• An Assistant Manager package of up to £38,000 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 Manager!