General Manager - Relocation Opportunity

Hickory's Smokehouse is coming to Swindon, Wiltshire (SN5 5TZ) in 2025!

Open to relocating? We can cover rental deposit, first month’s rent, a removal van & a £2,000 settling in bonus! Join us as a General Manager and we can offer you a generous package of up to £53,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonuses!

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!

Thank Yous & Benefits:

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• \nA generous General Manager package of up to £53,000 per year including Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus!\n
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• \nExcellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
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• \nQualification opportunities as you working (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
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• \nBirthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
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• \nFree smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
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• \nChristmas Day off work - every year.
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• \nMoments that matter - Paid occasions days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more).
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• Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
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• \nRoad trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities.
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• \nWellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
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• Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone.
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• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
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• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
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• \nUp to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme
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If that sounds good or you want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next General Manager!

REF: INDSP GMSW