Deputy General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is looking for a Deputy General Manager to lead a team in delivering high standards in hospitality. The role comes with a competitive salary of up to £43,000, inclusive of tips, and numerous benefits such as excellent training opportunities and a work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have previous restaurant management experience and a passion for guest service. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of this rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £43,000

Comprehensive training opportunities

Birthday meal reward

Team food & drinks menu

Paid occasions off

Staff discount

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a flagship restaurant.
• Strong ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Passion for fresh food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspire & motivate a team to deliver exceptional service.
• Uphold company culture & values.
• Lead a large team in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service orientation

Training experience

Operational management

Education

Hospitality management experience

Job description

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 Deputy 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 Deputy 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 Deputy 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 Deputy General Manager!