Head Chef
Head Chef at Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus – Leicester in Leicester, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus – Leicester
- Location: Leicester
- Salary: £35,000 – £38,000
- Contract: Full Time
- Closes: 2026-11-15
About the role
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Key details
Head Chef – Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus, Leicester
- Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year
- Hours: Full-time, permanent – 45 hours a week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends
- Location: Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester LE1 4SD
- Start: As soon as possible
About us
Smoky Boys is a growing UK BBQ and grill brand restaurants, known for Angus beef burgers, BBQ ribs, steaks and big sharing platters. Our newest restaurant, Smoky Boys BBQ & Grill Haus, opens this November at Highcross, Leicester – 128 covers, 100% halal and alcohol-free. It is run by Aki Hospitality Ltd, an official Smoky Boys franchise partner.
The role
You'll run our kitchen from day one, lead the back-of-house team and deliver the Smoky Boys menu to brand standard every service – burgers, ribs, steaks and platters cooked on a charcoal oven, griddle and Rational combi. You'll train with the Smoky Boys team and be supported by our regional chef.
What you'll do
- Run all kitchen operations and deliver every dish to spec, on time
- Recruit, train and lead your kitchen team
- Order stock, manage suppliers and control portions and waste to hit GP targets
- Keep food safety, allergen and HACCP records complete and inspection-ready
- Plan kitchen rotas within the labour budget
- Work closely with the General Manager so kitchen and floor run as one team
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen
- Grill, BBQ or steak experience is a big plus
- Strong on GP, stock and waste control
- Food Safety Level 3 and solid allergen knowledge (or willing to complete Level 3 before opening)
- A calm, organised leader who keeps standards high on the busiest nights
- You must already have the right to work in the UK
What you'll get
- £35,000 – £38,000 a year
- Free meal on every shift
- 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) and a workplace pension
- The chance to open a brand-new kitchen, build your own team and grow with us as we open more sites
How to apply
Apply on Indeed with your CV and let us know your notice period. We're interviewing now and will reply to every applicant. Questions about the role? Email us at contact@akihospitalitygroup.com.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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