Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)

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

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in South Hykeham is seeking a Server to join their award-winning team. You will provide exceptional service, take orders, and engage with guests in a friendly manner. With a pay package starting at £15.31 per hour, including tips, and numerous benefits, this role offers a chance for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to £15.31 per hour including tips

Excellent training opportunities

25% discount for team members and friends

Birthday reward meal

Paid occasion days off

Wellbeing support program

Annual team party

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and provide excellent service to guests.
• Manage a section within the restaurant.
• Build relationships with local community.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Ability to run a section

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 and we can offer you 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 & drive, we think you will fit right in.

Whether you are a lifelong chatterbox or need bringing out of your shell a bit, with loads of experience or new to all things 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 ‘dancing out the door’!

We look after our team and are passionate about promoting hospitality as a top career choice.

You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay & a host of benefits on offer. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.31 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!