JOB NEWS: Hickory’s Smokehouse is hiring a Senior Sous Chef in Gateshead on a Full-time basis.
Job Overview
Senior Sous Chef
Employer: Hickory’s Smokehouse
Location: Gateshead NE9 6JP
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: Not specified
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Up to £38,000 per year, plus over £5,000 per year from the Tip Jar
Benefits include:
- Generous package of up to £43,000 per year including Tip Jar
- Free team food while on shift
- Birthday meal
- 25% team discount across Hickory’s, rising to 50% with loyal service
- Christmas Day off
- Paid time off for life’s big moments
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- Award-winning training and clear progression opportunities
- Road trips to the Southern States, Europe and UK
- Enrichment opportunities
- Fundraising opportunities for Cash For Kids
- Up to £1,000 through the refer-a-friend scheme
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Discounted or free food
Key Responsibilities
- Run the bespoke kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
- Lead and work alongside the kitchen team
- Deliver Hickory’s authentic, fresh-food BBQ menu
- Maintain high standards in a busy restaurant environment
- Support the development and performance of the kitchen brigade
- Work towards progression into a Head Chef position
Requirements
- Experience working in a busy restaurant kitchen environment
- Ability to lead a kitchen brigade
- Strong passion for fresh food and BBQ-style cooking
- Ability to maintain high standards during busy services
- Leadership skills and the ability to take responsibility in the Head Chef’s absence
- Desire to progress towards a Head Chef position
About The Role
Hickory’s Smokehouse is recruiting a Senior Sous Chef at its Gateshead restaurant, offering a permanent, full-time opportunity with a salary of up to £38,000 per year plus more than £5,000 per year through the Tip Jar.
The Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for running the bespoke kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. The role involves leading the kitchen team and delivering Hickory’s authentic, fresh-food BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in the area.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards becoming a Head Chef, supported by Hickory’s award-winning Training Academy and progression opportunities as the company continues to expand.
Hickory’s highlights its bespoke £250,000 kitchen equipped with USA-imported smokers, as well as a company culture focused on work-life balance and employee development.
The benefits package includes free team food during shifts, a birthday meal, team discounts, Christmas Day off, wellbeing support, paid time off for important life events, road trips and enrichment opportunities. Employees can also take part in fundraising activities for Cash For Kids and receive up to £1,000 through the refer-a-friend scheme.
Source
Indeed / Hickory’s Smokehouse
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