Executive Culinary Director

1 day ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Hickory's Smokehouse Full time

Culinary Excellence at Hickory's Smokehouse

Hickory's Smokehouse, a leading hospitality company, is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to join our team in one of our bespoke built kitchens. As a Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients and develop new recipes.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £43,000 per year, plus an uncapped bonus, 25% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants, and numerous benefits including Christmas Day off work every year and paid occasion days off.

About the Role:

  • A competitive salary of up to £43,000 per year, plus UNCAPPED bonus
  • Opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients and develop new recipes
  • 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all of our restaurants
  • Be a part of the No.1 business in the 'Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK'
  • Birthday reward - A meal on us for you and your friends every year
  • Superb training & progression opportunities with The Hickory's Academy
  • Qualification opportunities whilst working (Up to A Level and Degree level equivalent)
  • FREE BBQ / Team food and authentic sodas while on shift
  • Paid occasion days off (Wedding Day, Kid's first day at school, Moving into your first house and more)
  • The Red Zone – Our pledge to work-life balance
  • Up to £500 refer a friend scheme
  • Chance to 'give a bit back' by joining our fundraising activities for Cash for Kids
  • Wellbeing Champions in each of our restaurants to support you
  • 24-hour access to our wellness programme
  • Stacks of enrichment opportunities including the possibility of once-in-a-lifetime trips to the Deep South

About Us:

Hickory's Smokehouse is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through our passion for quality food and drink. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering opportunities for career development and personal growth.



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