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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
As a Deputy Manager you will be a Head of Department, and fully accountable for either the Bar, Restaurant or Team. You will also be responsible for upholding our culture and values, a champion of standards, and leading the team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!
Why Join Us?
If you are a passionate Manager 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.
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Our Offerings
- Salary up to £38,000 per year plus over £5000+ per year tip jar
- £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
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If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Deputy Manager!
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