Experienced Bartender

Hickory's Smokehouse; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free team food

Birthday meal

Team discount 25%

Wellbeing support

Road trips

Fundraising

Refer a friend

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in the UK is seeking a friendly Bartender or eager barback to join our lively bar team. If you can pull pints, mix cocktails and genuinely chat with guests, you could be the perfect fit.

We offer real progression opportunities, a supportive culture that values balance, competitive pay up to £16.00 per hour including tips, and a range of benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be 18+.

Qualifications

• Experience as bartender or eager to step into the role.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and cocktails to guests.
• Engage with guests and build rapport at the bar.
• Support the bar team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Bartending basics

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 arethrilled 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?

• £16.00per 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

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.