Bar-Back

Hickorys Smokehouse; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

25% team discount across Hickory’s

Christmas Day off

24/7 wellbeing support

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Gateshead is seeking a Bar-Back to support the bar team and ensure smooth service. You’ll restock the bar, keep glasses clean, and act as the right-hand person to the Bartender, helping to deliver a great guest experience.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate with a Tip Jar and progression opportunities within a friendly, supportive culture. If you bring personality and a can-do attitude, you’ll fit right in with our kitchen-bar dynamic.

Qualifications

• Friendly and guest-focused with a hospitable mindset.
• Willing to learn and develop bar skills.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Restock the bar and keep glasses clean and organized.
• Assist the Bartender and be the right-hand person behind the bar.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming bar area and support service flow.

Job description

Join us as a Bar-Back and we can offer you a package of up to £15.71 per hour including Tip Jar!

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!

As a barback, you set the stage for the bar. Restocking the bar, ensuring glasses are clean and place back correctly, as well as being the right-hand man for the Bartender.

Drinks don’t take a back seat here at Hickory’s. They are the bold, daring side-kick to our full-bodied BBQ classics. They demand attention and pack a real punch. Our bars are the heart of our restaurants & the hub for neighbours.

So, if you love guests, ooze personality & you’re eager to develop your art, you would definitely fit in with us. 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.

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £15.71 per hour including Tip Jar - that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
• Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
• Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us - Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
• Christmas Day off
• Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more
• 25% team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
• 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work-life balance
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £1000 for you - through the refer a friend scheme