Hickorys Smokehouse
Waiter / Waitress (Full Time)
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Join Our Exciting Team at Hickory's Smokehouse – Server Role Application
About the Role
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse.
Recently crowned ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards—we love welcoming passionate, enthusiastic individuals who can bring the same passion for hospitality as our legendary food and culture.
As a Server, you’ll play a vital role in delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests—where fun, friendly service, and a sense of community are non-negotiable.
Why You’ll Thrish Here
Whether you’re a lifelong chatterbox or rocking the ‘meek side of your personality’, Hickory’s values [personality as much as skills. With our award-winning training team and supportive Hickory’s Training Academy, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—just **personalised support to ‘own the floor’** and become a true hospitality star.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run a section within your restaurant, greeting and serving guests with enthusiasm.
- Take** orders professionally and accurately** while keeping your team in high spirits.
- Build relationships with the local community, becoming a familiar face to our regulars and visitors alike.
- Ensure every guest leaves dancing out the door with unforgettable memories.
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Competitive Package & Benefits
We invest in your happiness, growth, and career progression. Here’s why staying with us is never just another job:
Pay & Remuneration
- £15.80 per hour (base rate + tip jar), inclusive of up to £3.00 in tips per hour—earn flexibly to suit your lifestyle.
Career Development
- Award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy – tailored to your strengths.
- Free qualifications (up to A-Level & Degree equivalent while you work).
- Progression opportunities—we see potential in everyone and will support your growth with big-time opportunities.
Rewards That Matter
- Birthday reward meal on us—invite your friends this year!
- Free smokin’ BBQ meals during every shift—enjoy drinks and food at relaxed hours.
- Christmas Day off, every year.
- Moments That Matter: Paid occasions days off for life events like weddings, your kid’s first day at school, leaving your parents’ home—because the people who make our days extra special deserve a break!
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Team & Wellbeing
- Team Player Card: Earn 25% discount for you + 5 friends in any branch—which rises to 50% if you stay in good practise!
- Wellbeing support & 24/7 access to our wellness programme.
- Work-Life Balance Commitment – enforced through our ‘Red Zone’ monitoring system.
- Engagement calendar: Loads of team activities + our annual team party.
- Cash for Kids charity fund—help us do some good.
Refer & Earn
- £500 for you—refer a friend to your branch and earn big!
Bring It: What We’re Looking For
- Excitement & enthusiasm—you bring the radiation of joy that our customers deserve.
- Willingness to learn—our award-winning training covers just about everything.
- Someone who loves a challenge—this isn’t just a 9–5 gig. It’s a ride we handpick for people who crave adventure.
Ready for Your Next Chapter?
🚀 At Hickory’s, we pay you well, invest in you hard, and promise it’ll be ‘one heck of a ride’. Apply now and make your move! 🍖 #HickorysFamily
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