Bartender

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

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Bartender to join their dynamic team. This role offers competitive pay up to £15.70 per hour, including tips, along with excellent training opportunities and a host of benefits. Ideal candidates will have bartending experience or a strong willingness to learn, along with a personable approach to guest engagement. The company prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being, making it an exciting environment for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary including tips

Excellent training opportunities

Free BBQ meals on shift

Birthday reward meal

25% discount for team and friends

Wellbeing support

Work-life balance monitoring

Annual team party

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender or eagerness to step into the role.
• Ability to pull pints and mix drinks like Margaritas.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and engage with guests.
• Ensure high standards of drink preparation.
• Contribute to a vibrant bar atmosphere.

Skills

Bartending experience

Mixology skills

Guest engagement

Education

Legal right to work in the UK

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We arethrilled to have been recently crowned the‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Bartender and we can offer you a package of up to £15.70per hour including Tip Jar!

Anyone can pull a pint right? But can you pull a pint, mix a Margarita and get to know our guests.

If you are an experienced bartender or eager barback ready to step into the role of willing ‘wingman’, you could be the absolute perfect mix to join our passionate and super-talented bar team.

Drinks don’t take a back seat here at Hickory’s. They are the bold, daring side-kick to our full-bodied BBQ classics. They demand attention and pack a real punch. Our bars are the heart of our restaurants & the hub for neighbours.

So, if you love guests, ooze personality & you’re eager to develop your art, you would definitely fit in with us. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay & a host of benefits on offer. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

Thank Yous & Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.70per 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!

Please note: To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to work in the UK and be at least 18 years old.