Hickorys Smokehouse
Senior Shift Leader
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We can offer you a package of up to £16.51 per hour including Tip Jar! 🔥
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!
About the Role
A Senior Shift Leader supports the management team by leading shifts, delivering exceptional guest experience, and ensuring strong operational execution. This role focuses on setting the standard on shift, supporting team development, and driving performance through effective communication, coaching, and decision-making. The Senior Shift Leader at Hickory's Smokehouse acts as Manager on Duty when required and plays a key role in maintaining people standards, guest experience, and restaurant results.
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Why Join Hickory's?
- A package of up to £16.51 per hour including Tip Jar - that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
- £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
- Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
- Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us - Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
- Christmas Day off
- Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more
- 25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
- 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work-life balance
- Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
- 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
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About You
If you are a passionate Assistant Manager or Team Leader who wants their next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we need to hear from you. As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK, Hickory’s is really going places - and we want to take you with us.
As the fastest growing, Southern style Smokehouse group in the UK with an award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we can offer you amazing opportunities as we expand. And, we have a company culture that really cares & embraces work-life-balance. So, apply now & we can tell you all about it.
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If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Senior Shift Leader!
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