Overview
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory’s Smokehouse. We were recently crowned the Best Pub Employer for 2025 at The Publican Awards. Join us as a Bartender and benefit from a package of up to £15.70 per hour including Tip Jar.
Anyone can pull a pint, but can you pull a pint, mix a Margarita and get to know our guests? If you are an experienced bartender or eager barback ready to step into the role of willing wingman, you could be the perfect match for our passionate and talented bar team.
Drinks are central to our concept: bold, daring accompaniments to our BBQ classics. Our bars are the heart of our restaurants and the hub for neighbours.
If you love guests, ooze personality, and want to develop your craft, you would fit in with us. We offer real progression opportunities and a culture that values work-life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and a host of benefits. We invest in you as you work hard for us.
Responsibilities
* Serve and prepare drinks, including pulling pints and mixing cocktails (e.g., Margaritas).
* Engage with guests and provide attentive, friendly service.
* Support the bar team as a reliable wingman to ensure smooth service.
Qualifications
* Experienced bartender or eager barback ready to step into the role of wingman.
* Legal right to work in the UK and at least 18 years old.
Benefits
* A package of up to £15.70 per hour including Tip Jar – up to £3.00 per hour in tips.
* Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
* Qualification opportunities as you work (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent).
* Birthday reward meal 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 – monitored & managed through our Red Zone.
* Team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
* Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
* Refer a friend scheme – up to £500.
Up for the challenge? Click ‘apply’ now – we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!
Please note: To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to work in the UK and be at least 18 years old.
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