Bar-Back

Hickory's Smokehouse; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USA-imported smokers

Free team food on shift

Birthday meal on us

Christmas Day off

Paid time off for life events

25% team discount

24/7 wellbeing support

Refer a friend bonus up to £1000

Road trips and enrichment

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Gateshead is seeking a Bar-Back to support the bartenders, restock the bar, and keep glassware clean for a smooth service.

You’ll join a team with a competitive hourly rate up to £15.71 including tips, plus progression opportunities, free team meals on shift, paid time off for special occasions, and generous staff discounts. Hickory's also offers wellbeing support and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in hospitality or bar environments preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting.

Responsibilities

• Restocking the bar and keeping glasses clean and ready for service.
• Serving as the right-hand person for the Bartender and supporting daily bar operations.

Job description

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

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We arethrilled 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?

• package of up to £15.71per 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