Bartender

Hickorys Smokehouse; South Hykeham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Staff discount 25%

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bartender to join our lively bar team. You’ll pull pints, mix a Margarita and chat with guests, delivering the warm hospitality we’re known for. Experience as a bartender or barback is valued; we offer progression opportunities and competitive pay up to £16 per hour (incl.

Tip Jar). We’re committed to a supportive culture and work-life balance. You must be 18+ with the legal right to work in the UK and be flexible to work in the evenings

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender or barback is preferred.
• Ability to mix drinks and engage guests with friendly service.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pull pints and mix cocktails to a high standard.
• Create a welcoming bar atmosphere and engage guests.
• Maintain bar areas and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Mixology

Beer pouring

Margarita making

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join us as a Bartender and we can offer you a package of up to £16.00 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!

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.

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £16.00 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 & a culture that truly values work-life balance
• Road trips to the Southern States Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment!
• A chance to ‘‐ for Camel ..?? No how maybe? No ..... which???...
• A chance to – We do?some unstructured text, maybe miscon?
• 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

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.