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Job Title: Senior Sous Chef
Salary: Up to £38,000 per year plus up to £5000+ per year Tip Jar!
Location: Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Postcode: CH1 1SD
Job reference: RM1539021CheSSC
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Salary up to £38,000 per year plus over £5,000 per year tip jar
Start the next chapter of your career at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards. As the fastest-growing Southern-style Smokehouse group in the UK, we’re all about traditional American BBQ, strong teams and real progression.
We’re looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our high-energy kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef, run the kitchen in their absence and play a key role in delivering our fresh, authentic BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town — all while developing your career to Head Chef and beyond!
What you’ll be doing:
Leading and developing a passionate kitchen team
Running shifts and maintaining top food and safety standards
Delivering consistent, brand-led BBQ in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrating a full understanding and control of all kitchen financials
Why Hickory’s?
Competitive salary and great 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
About You:
Experience as a Senior Chef in a high-volume kitchen
Passion for food and pride in what you cook
Strong knowledge of kitchen financials and health and hygiene legislation
Positive attitude, strong team ethic and man management skills
Looking for stability, progression and a great work–life balance
If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get fired up with Hickory’s Smokehouse.
