Head Prep Chef (Pitmaster

Join us as a Pitmaster and we can offer you a generous package of up to £37,000 per year including Tip Jar!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career with Hickory's Smokehouse
-join our award-winning team and discover what makes us different.

We’re looking for a Pitmaster to lead our prep team, master the smokers and take charge of the low 'n' slow magic that makes Hickory's famous. If you love fresh food, leading a team and taking pride in every brisket, rib and pulled pork that leaves the smoker, this could be your perfect next move.

As a Pitmaster, you'll enjoy a role that supports a great work-life balance, giving you more time to enjoy life outside the kitchen.

We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

• Salary up to £32,000 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
• Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme