OverviewStart an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!Join us as a General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £55,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!We’re looking for a General Manager who can inspire & motivate a team with a strong focus on our guests. You’ll be responsible for upholding our culture & values, championing standards, and leading a team of over 100 to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!If you are a passionate Manager, with experience in training & running flagship restaurants and are looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we want to hear from you.As the fastest-growing Southern-style smokehouse group in the UK, with our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy, we offer amazing opportunities as we continue to expand. We also pride ourselves on a company culture that truly cares and embraces work-life balance. Apply now & we can tell you more about it!ResponsibilitiesLead a team of over 100 people to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu while upholding Hickory’s culture & standards. Inspire & motivate staff, drive guest satisfaction, and manage daily operations in a fast-paced environment. Foster training and development through the Hickory’s Training Academy and support succession planning for flagship restaurants.BenefitsA generous General Manager package of up to £55,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonusExcellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training AcademyQualification opportunities as you working (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent)Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every yearFree smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menuChristmas Day off work - every yearMoments that matter - Paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more)Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service)Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunitiesWellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programmeOur pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red ZoneA packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team partyA chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For KidsUp to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend schemeIf that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next General Manager!REF: INDPMAN #J-18808-Ljbffr