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Job Title: Chef de Partie
Salary: Up to £13.11 per hour plus up to £3 per hour Tip Jar!
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Postcode: NG2 6NA
Job reference: HS1541635NotCDP
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Start the next chapter of your hospitality career as a Chef at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards.
Hickory’s Smokehouse is one of the fastest-growing restaurant and BBQ brands in the UK, specialising in authentic American-style BBQ. We’re looking for a Grill Chef / Line Chef / Chef de Partie to join our busy, high-energy kitchen team.
This is a hands-on kitchen role where you’ll cook fresh food from scratch, work with authentic BBQ smokers and develop real chef skills — with clear progression and industry-leading training.
About You:
Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
Passion for food and pride in what you cook
Positive attitude and strong team ethic
Looking for stability, progression and a great work–life balance
What you’ll be doing:
Cooking fresh, authentic BBQ food to brand standards
Working across grill, smoke and prep sections
Maintaining high food quality, hygiene and safety standards
Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
Working as part of a supportive, passionate kitchen team
Developing your skills with training and progression opportunities
Why Hickory’s?
Up to £16.11 per hour, including Tip Jar (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 tripsto the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get fired up with Hickory’s Smokehouse.