Head BBQ Culinary Lead

5 days ago


Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom Hickory's Smokehouse Full time
Culinary Excellence in Fast-Paced Environment

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Sous Chef to join our passionate BBQ team.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence, taking charge of the kitchen operations, and developing menus with the Head Chef.

You will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, delivering an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town.

Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef in a similar environment
  • Excellent culinary skills, including BBQ and grilling expertise
  • Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
Benefits:
  • A competitive salary of up to £40,000 per year, including a Tip Jar
  • The chance to work in one of our bespoke built kitchens, equipped with top-of-the-line smokers from the USA
  • 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all of our restaurants (including Barlounge & Upstairs at the Grill in Chester), increasing to 50% for loyal service
  • Birthday reward - A meal on us for you and your friends every year
  • Superb training & progression opportunities through The Hickory's Academy
  • Qualification opportunities while working (Up to A Level and Degree level equivalent)
  • FREE BBQ / Team food and authentic sodas while on shift
  • Christmas Day off work every year
  • 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 once-in-a-lifetime trips to the Deep South

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