Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - BBQ is happiness So what do you really want to know? Have you always dreamed of becoming a Chef but don't know where to start? We’re looking for an aspiring Trainee Chef to join our passionate brigade of BBQ enthusiasts. You will be working as part of our team to deliver an authentic fresh-food based BBQ Menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town. As a Trainee Chef, we can offer you extensive training, real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. Apply now and we can tell you all about it. How we will Thank You for being a Hickory’s Trainee Chef A Trainee Chef package of up to £14.44 per hour including Tip Jar. That up to £3.00 per hour in Tips Section cross training pay increases The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, and work on the best smokers from the USA 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) 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 So, if all of that sounds amazing to you and you want to come and be a Hickory's Smokehouse Trainee Chef, then click ‘apply’ now Please note: To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to work in the UK and have completed compulory education. Unfortunately, if you are studying at GCSE level you cannot be considered for this position until you have finished Year 11. REF: INDSP YONO2025