Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned establishment known for its commitment to hospitality. Join a vibrant team as a Server, where you will engage with guests and create memorable experiences. This role offers competitive pay, including tips, and a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities. The company values work-life balance and invests in your growth, ensuring you thrive in your career. Enjoy unique perks like team meals, social events, and a referral bonus scheme. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Free BBQ on shift

Birthday meal for you and friends

Paid occasions off

Team Player card with discounts

Wellbeing support

Team social events

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and driven individuals who love engaging with guests.
• Experience in hospitality is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

A-Level Equivalent

Degree Equivalent

Job description

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!

Join us as a Server

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

Who we're looking for

If you love engaging with guests, are enthusiastic and driven, you might be the perfect fit. Whether you're experienced or new to hospitality, our award-winning training and team will help you develop the skills to excel. Your responsibilities include managing a section, taking orders, connecting with our local community, and ensuring guests leave happy and satisfied.

Our commitment to our team

We care deeply about promoting hospitality as a rewarding career. You'll receive competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a company culture that values work-life balance. We invest in our team because your success is our success.

Benefits and Rewards

• A package of up to £14.64 per hour including Tip Jar, with up to £3.00 per hour in tips
• Excellent training and progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy
• Qualifications up to A-Level & Degree level equivalent
• Birthday meal on us for you and your friends
• Free BBQ on shift — team food and drinks
• Christmas Day off annually
• Paid occasions off (weddings, children’s first days, moving, etc.)
• Team Player card with 25% discount for you and 5 friends, rising to 50% with loyalty
• Wellbeing support and 24-hour access to our wellness programme
• Work-life balance monitoring through our Red Zone initiative
• Team social events and an annual party
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Referral bonus scheme up to £500

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