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The original Hickory’s Smokehouse in Chester is looking for an experienced, high volume, guest focused General Manager.
Hickory’s Smokehouse first opened in Chester in 2010 and is a much-loved restaurant & bar, on the vibrant restaurant scene in Chester. For over 14 years Hickory’s Chester has been serving up smokin’ BBQ, cold beer & cocktails - known for its welcoming guest experience 2024 is set to be an exciting year with plans for significant investment in the restaurant, so now is the perfect time to take on your next challenge.
Join us a General Manager & we can offer you a generous package of £55,000+ per year including Tip Jar, plus an uncapped bonus…
We are looking for an experienced & passionate General Manager who will have managed high-volume venues, leading large teams. If you can manage, motivate & inspire others, thrive on a fast-paced environment & love delivering an exceptional guest experience we encourage you to apply.
This is a senior role within Hickory’s, managing a high-profile restaurant in the Hickory’s estate. As the fastest growing BBQ & smokehouse restaurant group in the UK, with our award-winning Hickory’s Academy we are really going places. Up for the challenge? Get in touch – we promise it will be one heck of a ride!
How we will Thank You for being a Hickory’s General Manager
- A generous package of up to £55,000 per year including Tip Jar plus UNCAPPED bonus!
- 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all of our restaurants (including Barlounge & Upstairs at the Grill in Chester). This will increase to 50% discount for loyal service
- Be a part of the No.1 business in the "Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK 2022"
- 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
- 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 the possibility of once-in-a-lifetime trips to the Deep South!
So, if all of that sounds amazing to you and you want to come and be a Hickory's Smokehouse General Manager, then click ‘apply’ now!
REF: INDSP GMCH
