General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Abingdon is seeking a General Manager who can lead a large team and uphold high hospitality standards. The role offers a salary of up to £51,000 plus bonuses, excellent training opportunities, and a strong focus on work-life balance. If you are passionate about service and have experience in restaurant management, we want to hear from you! Join a team dedicated to making dining experiences memorable and be part of an exciting growth journey!

Benefits

Tip Jar and uncapped bonus

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for team and friends

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Fundraising activities

Referral bonus up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of over 100 people.
• Passionate about the hospitality industry.
• Experience running flagship restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team with a strong focus on guests.
• Uphold company culture and values.
• Champion standards in a busy restaurant environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer service focus

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 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!

Benefits

• A generous General Managerpackage of up to £55,000 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!

REF: INDMAN