Voted “Best Pub in East Sussex” – National Pub & Bar Awards 2025
Join the kitchen team at our award-winning smokehouse pub, serving low & slow barbecue inspired by Texas and smokehouse specials from around the world.
No barbecue experience required — just a good attitude, strong work ethic.
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking and food-passionate kitchen team member to help us continue building one of Brighton’s best pub food offerings.
The Role
- Prep work, sides, sauces & garnishes
- Plating dishes to spec with consistency
- Griddle, bain-marie & fryer work
- Labelling, stock rotation & fridge organisation
- Cleaning, hygiene & food safety duties
- Stock counts & kitchen organisation
- Supporting service in a small, friendly team
What We’re Looking For
- Previous kitchen experience preferred
- Reliable, organised & clean working habits
- Good presentation and attention to detail
- Comfortable working evenings & weekends
- Food Safety Level 2/3 preferred
What We Offer
- £14 per hour starting pay (increases with general job retention & reliability)
- 25–35 flexible hours per week
- Immediate start available
- Paid training & opportunities to grow
- Supportive owner-run business
- Potential for increased pay & responsibility
Kitchen Hours
- Mon & Tues: Closed
- Weds & Thurs: 5pm–9pm
- Fri: 2pm–9pm
- Sat: 1pm–9pm
- Sun: 12pm–5pm
Argyle Road, Brighton BN1 4QB (Preston Park / Preston Circus area)
Please include your availability / unavailability when applying.
Apply now and leave a short cover note to boost your chances — we look forward to hearing from you.
Nick, Juliette & the team
The Argyle Arms
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Are you available to start immediately? If not what is your notice period or timeframe to start?
- How many hours are you looking to work per week? Do you have any specific days or time of day you cannot work or would rather not work each week? Please specify
Experience:
- Professional Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
