General Manager

Hickory's Smokehouse; Widnes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Widnes is seeking a passionate General Manager to join their team. The position offers a generous salary package of up to £53,000 per year, including bonuses and benefits. The successful candidate will inspire a team of over 100, ensuring high standards and guest satisfaction at one of the busiest restaurants. With excellent training and growth opportunities, this is a chance to take your hospitality career to the next level. Work-life balance and a supportive culture are key priorities.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for you & 5 friends

Road trips and enrichment opportunities

Wellbeing support with 24-hour access

Work-life balance monitoring and management

Annual team party and social calendar

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in running flagship restaurants.
• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to train and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team of over 100 staff.
• Uphold company culture and standards.
• Champion fresh-food-based BBQ menu delivery.

Skills

Team inspiration and motivation

Strong focus on guest experience

Flagship restaurant management

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 General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £53,000 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 Manager package of up to £53,000 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!