Operations Head Chef - Northwest Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - BBQ is happiness So what do you really want to know? We’re looking for a Operations Head Chef to lead our passionate brigades of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for running our bespoke kitchens, and delivering the very best food that a Smokehouse can offer. Are you an experienced or aspiring Area Chef looking for your next challenge? You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and you will receive a competitive package. As a Operations Head Chef, we can offer you amazing opportunities due to our exciting expansion plans and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. Apply now and we can tell you all about it. Key responsibilities of our Operations Head Chef: Inspire, motivate and manage the back of house managements performance and succession Oversee enthusiastic and hardworking teams delivering a quality service to a high standard Promote a positive work place culture, through training and development and living and breathing our five star values Supporting the Exec.Chef in the continous development and growth of our kitchens Ensuring all kitchen complaince, driving high standards throughout Essential requirements of a Hickory’s Operations Head Chef : Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced multi site restaurant environment. Ability to lead and inspire multiple teams Possess excellent organisational skills Flexible and adaptable in your approach to work Prepared to travel and commute for the opportunity How we will Thank You for being a Hickory’s Operations Head Chef: A generous Head Chef package of up to £45,000 per year plus bonuses & car contribution. 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) The Red Zone – Our pledge to work life balance 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 Stacks of enrichment opportunities including the possibility of once-in-a-lifetime trips to the Deep South So, if all of that sounds amazing to you and you want to come and be a Hickory's Smokehouse Head Chef, then click ‘apply’ now