Service Team Member
Location: 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton
Hours: Part-Time/Full-Time, 30 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Position: Service Team Member
Who We Are
Tucked into our understated yet exceptional corner on Montpelier Place, Brusco is an intimate wine and vermouth bar dedicated to the easy elegance of Italian aperitivo culture. Recently named one of The Times Top 20 UK Restaurants in May 2026, we blend dark wood, low lighting, and a softly sophisticated, cozy atmosphere with rare Campari selections, artisanal vermouths, and exceptional local produce. We aren’t about rushing people out the door or chasing Instagram bait; we’re about delivering proper, thoughtful service, incredible drinks, and beautifully simple small plates in a space that feels like a hidden back-street eatery in Venice.
We are looking for an energetic, engaging Service Team Member to join our tight-knit team and help us curate that perfect, relaxed-yet-polished rhythm every single night.
The Role
As a Service Team Member, you are the face of our hospitality. You will play a vital role on the floor, ensuring our guests experience the warm, tactful, and highly knowledgeable service we are known for. For the right person, this role comes with clear progression and the potential to develop toward a Front of House Supervisor position.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Delivering Excellence: Providing smooth, attentive table service and managing your section with a sharp attention to detail.
Engaging Guests: Striking up great conversations with our customers, making them feel instantly welcome, and anticipating their needs before they even have to ask.
Menu Storytelling: Sharing your excitement for our Italian food, wines, and cocktails, and guiding guests through our menu selections to organically drive sales.
Team Collaboration: Working alongside the management team to maintain our upscale-casual brand standards and keep the floor running beautifully.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Proven service experience working within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
The Vibe: An outgoing personality with excellent people skills, a natural gift for conversation, and a genuine love for customer service.
The Passion: Someone who is genuinely excited about Italian culinary culture, low-intervention wines, and classic cocktail craft.
The Mindset: A sharp eye for detail, an attentive approach to guest satisfaction, and the ambition to grow your career within an independent business.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary: Generous hourly pay based entirely on your experience.
Fair Tip Share: An equal, transparent share of service charge and card tips on top of your base pay.
Company Pension Scheme: Enrolment into our workplace pension to help you save for the future.
Career Progression: Clear pathways and mentoring to help you step up into a Supervisor role.
Work-Life Balance: A structured 30-hour week working in a gorgeous, creative independent venue.
Perks: Generous staff discounts, team meals, and ongoing product training (especially across our premium wine and vermouth portfolio).
How to Apply
If you have a genuine love for great hospitality and want to help us write the next chapter of Brusco, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this site with your CV, along with a brief note introducing yourself, letting us know why you are perfect for this role, and sharing what your favorite aperitivo combination is.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£16.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person
