Bartender/foh

**The Argyle Arms,**

Located in the Preston Park area of Brighton, just a few minutes walk from the vibrant Preston Circus & London Road, you will find our little back street pub tucked away on the corner of Argyle Road & Campbell Road.

Previous pub experience is essential for this role.
You will work alongside the owners building a strong relationship to assist in the growth of the business.
You will be required to use your own initiative at times, be able to work on your own (once comfortable to do so) and as part of the small team.

Assisting in the following:
(experience in each of these roles is preferred but not essential).
- Front of house, greeting customers and guiding them
- The perfect pour (draught pints and cask ale)
- Mixology (or a small amount of cocktail knowledge will suffice)
- Food service / table service
- General cleaning
- Cellar maintenance, changing kegs and gas (training given)

It is our goal to ensure all customers are greeted with a smile, and a warm welcome. All customers are served in a speedy, friendly, professional manor at the bar and ensuring the perfect pour with each and every drink. Ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and safe for other staff and customers. Training will be given in all aspects of the job, regardless of experience.

We are looking for a reliable member of staff with good work ethic & initiative, an eye for cleanliness and able to communicate with customers whilst still getting your work done. There is potential for increase in hours and pay rate dependant on a few factors.
We are an "above living wage employer". Regardless of your age the starting pay (after trial periods and training) is currently £11.50 per hour with opportunity to increase this in future with job retention, reliability and progression. Job retention bonus scheme and yearly bonuses are provided.
We put great effort into ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff at all times.

This role could progress to supervisory or potentially managerial with more benefits further down the line. Depending on progression and whether you would be looking to fill either of those roles in future.

Raising the profile of the pub. Nick and Juliette at Pop Catering LTD took over The Argyle Arms three years ago, after a full refurbishment on the interior and decorative work to the exterior the pub now attracts a quirky, friendly customer base. Both locals and visitors to the city now enjoy the pub year-round.
In previous years the pub was very tired and neglected. Freshened up and offering something for everyone, attracting a whole new client base. Now offering modern craft and premium mainstream taps, traditional cask ales, a vegan wine list, expertly made cocktails and an extensive gin & whisky range. The pub has just been voted 7th Best Brighton Pub in the Bravo awards.

We are currently planning regular events for the summer and throughout the rest of the year; live music, quizzes, craft workshops and food pop ups. We are also open to ideas and love our staff to have an input so we always give them the opportunity to make suggestions and work with us on projects.

Our current opening hours are as follows:
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday to Thursday 3pm - Midnight
Friday 1pm - 12:30am
Saturday 1pm - 12:30am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Thanks for reading all of the info.

Nick & Juliette,
The Argyle Arms
Pop Catering LTD

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have any holidays booked or time off scheduled?

**Experience**:

- Pub bartending: 2 years (preferred)
- Front of house: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person