Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)

Hickory's Smokehouse; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an award-winning pub renowned for its hospitality! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while providing exceptional service. With competitive pay, including tips, and a range of benefits, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. Be part of a company that values work-life balance and invests in your growth through excellent training programs. Whether you're seasoned or new to the industry, this is your chance to shine and make a difference in your community!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Training Opportunities

Birthday Reward Meal

Free BBQ on Shift

Paid Leave for Special Occasions

25% Discount for Team Player Card

Wellbeing Support

Annual Team Party

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Run a section and take orders from guests.
• Engage with the local community and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Guest Interaction

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Education

A-Level Equivalent

Degree Equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Server at Hickory's Smokehouse!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career with us. We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

We offer a competitive package of up to £15.31 per hour, including Tip Jar.

If you love guest interactions, are enthusiastic, and driven, you could be a perfect fit. Whether you're experienced or new to hospitality, our award-winning training and team will help you develop the skills to ‘own the floor’ and become a hospitality star. Your responsibilities include running a section, taking orders, engaging with our local community, and ensuring guests leave happy!

We care about our team and promote hospitality as a top career choice. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and real progression opportunities within a supportive company culture that values work-life balance. We invest in our team because we appreciate your hard work.

Benefits & Perks:

• Up to £14.64 per hour including Tip Jar – with up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent.
• Birthday reward meal for you and your friends every year.
• Free BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off every year.
• Paid leave for special occasions like weddings, children’s first days at school, moving house, and more.
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme.
• Our commitment to work-life balance through our Red Zone monitoring & management.
• A vibrant team social & engagement calendar and annual team party.
• Opportunity to give back via fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 through our refer-a-friend scheme.

Ready for the challenge? Click ‘apply’ now – it promises to be one heck of a ride!