Start 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 Host and we can offer you a package of up to £15.90 per hour including Tip Jar. From the first all-important impression to the last note of our guest’s experience, as you say ‘goodbye’ and invite them to come back soon. You’ll be responsible for coordinating the bookings & guests who walk-in, getting to know our local community, and ensuring guests leave ‘dancing out the door’! We have always been known for our warm welcome & attentive service so if your share our passion for people and are ready to craft your skills, we would love to welcome you to the team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay & a host of benefits on offer. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time. Thank Yous & Benefits: A package of up to £15.90 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips! Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy. Qualification opportunities as you working (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent). Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year. Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu. Christmas Day off work - every year. Moments 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). Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme. Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone. A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party. A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids. Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme. Up for the challenge? Click ‘ apply’ now – we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!