Assistant General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smokehouse chain in the UK is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join their team in Abingdon. You will lead a passionate team of over 100 staff, uphold their culture and values, and deliver an authentic BBQ experience. Offering a generous salary package of up to £47,000 with excellent training and progression opportunities, this role is perfect for experienced managers looking to excel in their hospitality career.

Benefits

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Birthday reward meal

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Christmas Day off

Team Player discount card

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about leading and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in running flagship restaurants preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospitality standards and values.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Uphold company culture and values while leading the restaurant operations.
• Train team members and foster their professional growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service orientation

Training and development

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 AssistantGeneral Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £47,000 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 forupholding our culture & values, a champion of standards, and leadingthe team of +100 to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

• A generous AssistantGeneral Managerpackage of up to £47,000 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