Waiter​/Waitress

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 our guests as much as we do, are bursting with enthusiasm and drive, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a lifelong chatterbox or still learning, our award‑winning training and team will help you master the skills to “own the floor” and become a true hospitality star.

You’ll be responsible for running a section within the restaurant, taking orders, getting to know our local community, and ensuring guests leave “dancing out the door”.

We look after our team and promote hospitality as a top career choice. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and a host of benefits on offer. We offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares, embraces work‑life balance, and invests in you.

• A 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 working (up to A‑Level and Degree level equivalent).
• Birthday reward meal for you & friends – every year.
• Free “smokin’” BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work – every year.
• Paid occasions days off (wedding day, child’s first day at school, moving into first home, etc.).
• 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.
• Packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party.
• Chance to give back with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 via the refer‑a‑friend scheme.

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!