Chef / Kitchen Team – Immediate StartMarco’s Mediterranean Kitchen – Rye, East Sussex
Full-time & Part-time Positions Available£13.50–£16.50 per hour depending on experience + tips
Marco’s Mediterranean Kitchen is expanding, and we are looking to build a strong long-term kitchen team as the restaurant moves into its next stage.
We are currently hiring:
- 3 full-time core kitchen team members
- 2 part-time/top-up positions
Immediate start available.
We are an established, busy Mediterranean restaurant with a fully operational kitchen, settled menu, organised prep systems, and structured service already in place. This is not a chaotic “figure it out yourself” environment — the foundations are there, and we are looking for the right people to grow with the business.
We believe in building a stable, long-term team. Our newest team member has been with us for over a year, while others have been part of the business for considerably longer. We work hard, keep standards high, and maintain a professional but supportive kitchen culture.
The Role
- Lunch & dinner service during peak season
- Rotational rota system
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Mixture of prep, service, and kitchen support shifts
- Year-round opportunity for the right people
- During quieter winter months, operations may move to evening service only, with the core team remaining central to the business
We are looking for people who are happy working across different areas of the kitchen depending on service needs — from prep and section support to helping maintain a clean, organised, and efficient service.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional kitchen experience preferred
- Reliable and organised
- Calm under pressure
- Good communication and teamwork
- Pride in cleanliness and consistency
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Attitude, reliability, and the ability to work well under pressure are just as important to us as experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay depending on experience and role
- Tips
- Stable long-term opportunity
- Supportive working environment
- Structured and organised kitchen
- Staff meals
- Flexible rota planning where possible
- Opportunity to become a key part of a growing restaurant
To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction to:
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm, Part-time upon request, Seasonal, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.50-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rye TN31 7JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
Please briefly describe your previous kitchen or hospitality experience.
Do you have your own transport or reliable transport home after evening shifts?
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
