Senior Sous Chef - Lead BBQ Kitchen & Career Growth

Hickory's Smokehouse; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular smokehouse restaurant group in Leicester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering high-quality BBQ cuisine. This role involves managing kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, and offers up to £40,000 annually, including tips. This position provides excellent training and progression opportunities with a vibrant team culture that values work-life balance. Join a dynamic environment where your BBQ passion can flourish and grow into a Head Chef position.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Opportunity for career advancement

Training through Hickory's Training Academy

Free BBQ meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Paid occasion days off

Wellbeing support program

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen operations is essential.
• Ability to deliver high standards of food quality and safety.
• Passion for BBQ cuisine is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Lead and train the kitchen team in best practices.
• Ensure preparation of fresh, authentic BBQ dishes.

Skills

BBQ cooking expertise

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

A popular smokehouse restaurant group in Leicester is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering high-quality BBQ cuisine. This role involves managing kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, and offers up to £40,000 annually, including tips. This position provides excellent training and progression opportunities with a vibrant team culture that values work-life balance. Join a dynamic environment where your BBQ passion can flourish and grow into a Head Chef position.