Bartender

Hickorys Smokehouse; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality venue in Swindon is seeking an experienced Bartender. You will serve drinks, engage with guests, and contribute to a lively bar atmosphere. The position offers a competitive pay package up to £15.70 per hour, including tips, and numerous benefits including excellent training and career progression opportunities. Join a company that values work-life balance and invests in your growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay including tips

Excellent training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free team meals

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for you & friends

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Referral bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eager to engage with guests and develop bartending skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and interact with guests.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization.
• Assist in training new bar staff.

Skills

Bartending experience

Mixology skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant training (up to A-Level & Degree level)

Job description

Overview

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse. We were 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 £15.70 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 £15.70 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.

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.