Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)

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

Job summary

A popular pub chain in West Bridgford is seeking a Server to join their team. The role offers competitive pay of up to £15.31 per hour, including tips, and extensive training opportunities. The ideal candidate will engage with guests, manage a restaurant section, and contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere. Benefits include progression opportunities, social events, and a balanced work-life culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay with tips

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Paid occasions off

Discounts with Team Player card

Wellbeing support & 24-hour access

Team social events

Cash For Kids fundraising activities

Refer a Friend scheme up to £500

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with guests and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Run a section within the restaurant and take orders.
• Get to know the local community.
• Ensure guests leave happy.

Skills

Guest engagement

Enthusiasm and drive

Teamwork

Education

A-Level or Degree level qualifications

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.

If you love engaging with guests, are enthusiastic and driven, you will fit right in. Whether you have loads of experience or are new to hospitality, our award-winning training & team will help you learn the skills to ‘own the floor’ and become a 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 happy!

We look after our team

We are passionate about promoting hospitality as a top career choice. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits, real progression opportunities, and a company culture that cares and promotes work-life balance. We invest in you as you work hard for us.

Benefits include:

• Up to £15.31 per hour including Tip Jar (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
• Birthday reward meal for you & friends
• Free BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
• Christmas Day off
• Paid occasions off (weddings, children’s first day at school, moving into first home, etc.)
• Team Player card with discounts (25%, rising to 50% for loyal service)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour wellness programme access
• Work-life balance monitored through our Red Zone
• Team social events & annual party
• Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £500

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