Bartender

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Lincoln is looking for a Bartender to join their vibrant team. The role offers competitive pay up to £15.70 per hour, including tips, and excellent training and career progression opportunities. You will be responsible for mixing drinks, engaging with guests, and being a key part of the team atmosphere. Suitable candidates need to be at least 18 years old with the legal right to work in the UK. This position also comes with many great benefits and a commitment to a work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to £15.70 per hour

Outstanding training opportunities

Free meals during shifts

Paid days off for special occasions

Team discount card

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage with guests and provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Pull pints and mix cocktails.
• Ensure guests have a great experience.
• Work collaboratively with the bar team.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Mixing drinks

Job description

Overview

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 Bartender and we can offer you a package of up to £15.70 per 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.

Benefits

• A package of up to £15.70 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!

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.