Deputy Manager

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Chester is looking for a Deputy Manager to oversee a department, deliver excellent service, and lead a team. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,000 per year, inclusive of tips. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, have proven management experience, and be dedicated to maintaining high standards. Benefits include comprehensive training, work-life balance support, and special occasions off. Apply now to join a rapidly growing team.

Benefits

Up to £43,000 salary including tips

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Qualification opportunities

Free birthday meal

Free food on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid occasions days off

Employee discount card

Team social events

Wellbeing support

Fundraising activities

Referral scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within hospitality.
• Ability to uphold company culture and standards.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a department to deliver high-quality service.
• Lead and develop the team effectively.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Hospitality knowledge

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 Deputy Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £ 43,000 per year including Tip Jar!

As a Deputy Manager you will be a Head of Department,and fully accountable for either theBar,RestaurantorTeam.You will also be responsible for upholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leading the 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.

Benefits and Thank Yous

• An Deputy Manager package of up to £ 43,000 per year includingTip 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 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 nextDeputyManager!

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