Grill Chef

Hickory's Smokehouse; Hutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in England is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team. This role offers competitive pay of up to £15.66 per hour, including a Tip Jar with the potential for up to £3.00 per hour in tips. You will work in a vibrant kitchen, mastering authentic BBQ cooking and contributing to a supportive team environment. The venue offers excellent training opportunities and perks such as a birthday meal reward and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous hourly pay

Excellent training

Team discounts

Wellbeing support

Paid occasion days off

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking real food and mastering BBQ skills.
• Desire to seek progression opportunities within the kitchen team.
• Ability to contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook real food and master the art of authentic BBQ cooking.
• Work in busy kitchens and support the training of the team.
• Contribute to high standards and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

BBQ cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Overview

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar!

Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food….Sounds like a basic request – it’s a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level.

Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin’ & smokin’ & training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking, apply now & join the gang.

Responsibilities

• Cook real food and master the art of authentic BBQ cooking.
• Work in busy kitchens that are hubs of excellence for BBQ, grillin’ & smokin’ and support the training and development of the team.
• Seek progression opportunities within a culture that cares and supports work-life balance.
• Apply and join the team to contribute to high standards and a positive kitchen environment.

Benefits

• A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported all the way from USA
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• 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 occasion 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)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party – think competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more
• A chance to give back with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!

REF: INDCHEF