Bartender

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

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue in Stafford is looking for a Bartender to join their dynamic team. The role offers a competitive package of up to £15.70 per hour, including tips, alongside excellent training and progression opportunities. You will engage with guests, mix drinks, and contribute to a lively bar atmosphere. The company promotes a balanced work culture with various benefits and rewards for dedication, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Up to £15.70 per hour including tips

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Paid occasions days off

25% discount for staff and friends

Wellbeing support

Team social & engagement events

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Pour pints and mix various drinks.
• Engage with guests to provide quality service.
• Work collaboratively within a bar team.

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.