Bartender

Hickorys Smokehouse; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 1,653,120 - 2,204,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip-inclusive pay

Training Academy

Career progression

Birthday meal on us

Free shift meals and drinks

Christmas Day off

Occasions days off (wedding, etc.)

Team discount 25% + 5 friends

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Milton Keynes is looking for a Bartender to join our lively bar team. You’ll mix cocktails and pour pints for guests, while delivering our signature friendly service in a vibrant, award-winning environment.

We offer a competitive hourly rate up to £16.00 including tips, plus extensive training, progression opportunities, team events, and wellbeing perks as part of a supportive work culture. Join us and grow with a company that values guests and colleagues alike.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service as bartender to guests
• Mix drinks and maintain bar stock during shifts
• Engage with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Assist with training and progression opportunities within Hickory's Training Academy

Job description

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 Bartender and we can offer you a package of up to £16.00 per hour including Tip Jar!

Anyone can pull a pint right? 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 absolute perfect mix to join our passionate and super-talented bar team.

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.

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A package of up to £16.00 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.

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.