General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 43,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality group in Liverpool is seeking a passionate General Manager to lead their team and uphold company values. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing restaurants and a strong focus on customer service. The role offers a generous salary package of up to £51,000 per year, along with extensive benefits including excellent training and development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, and unique perks. Join now to make a meaningful impact in a busy restaurant setting.

Benefits

£51,000 salary plus uncapped bonus

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasions days off

Team Player card with discounts

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a large team.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of over 100 to deliver excellent service.
• Uphold company culture and standards.
• Manage restaurant operations including training and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Motivational skills

Training experience

Customer focus

Education

Experience in hospitality management

Job description

Hickory's Smokehouse is coming to Gateacre, Liverpool in the Summer 2026!!! (L25 3PB)

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 General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £51,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!

We’re looking for a General Manager who can inspire & motivate a team with a strong focus on our guests. You’ll be responsible for upholding our culture & values, championing standards, and leading a team of over 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 our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer amazing opportunities as we continue to expand. We also pride ourselves on a company culture that truly cares and embraces work-life balance. Apply now & we can tell you more about it!

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A generous General Managerpackage of up to £51,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!
• 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 General Manager!