Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)

Hickorys Smokehouse; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue in Chester is seeking a Server to join their award-winning team. Earn up to £15.31 per hour, including tips, while providing excellent service to our guests. Enjoy benefits including training, progression, and a supportive work culture focused on work-life balance. This role offers a chance to grow in the hospitality industry with genuine investment in your development.

Benefits

Up to £15.31 per hour including tips

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Paid occasions days off

Birthday reward meal

Free team food & drinks during shifts

Team social events

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm and drive.
• Ability to take orders and possess communication skills.
• Experience in hospitality is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Run a section within the restaurant effectively.
• Take orders and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Engage with the local community.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Willingness to gain qualifications

Job description

Overview

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse — we are proud to be crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards. Join us as a Server with a package of up to £15.31 per hour including Tip Jar.

If you think you could love our guests as much as we do, you are bursting with enthusiasm and drive. Whether you are a lifelong chatterbox or new to hospitality, our award-winning training & team will help you learn the skills to “own the floor” and become a true hospitality star. You’ll be responsible for running a section within your restaurant, taking orders, getting to know our local community, and ensuring guests leave feeling delighted.

We look after our team and are passionate about promoting hospitality as a top career choice. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and a host of benefits. We offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares and supports work-life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you.

Benefits & Perks

• Package of up to £15.31 per hour including Tip Jar (up to £3.00 per hour in tips)
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualification opportunities while you work (up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent)
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift — team food & drinks menu
• Christmas Day off work — every year
• Paid occasions days off (wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home, and more)
• Team Player card — 25% discount for you & 5 friends (rising to 50% with loyal service)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme
• Commitment to work-life balance (Red Zone monitoring & management)
• Packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

How to apply: Click “apply” — we promise it will be one heck of a ride!