Bartender/Front of House

The Argyle Arms - Full Time Bartender / Front of house

We are looking for a committed, friendly & reliable team member to become a permanent asset to our award winning pub.

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. Recently awarded as The Best Pub in East Sussex, at the Pub & Bar Awards 2025. We need you to be part of the pubs growing success.

We are recruiting 1 Full time experienced bar staff / front of house with an immediate start available. If you are serious about wanting this role please read all of the information below and take the time to send us a short cover letter and answer the few questions attached to this application. This will boost the chances of your application becoming successful.

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. Work as part of the small team, and be confident enough to work on your own (once comfortable to do so) on quieter shifts.

Responsibilities will vary depending on previous experience. The successful candidate will take part in the general day to day aspects of the pub.

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) minimising wastage
• 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 work 30-36 hours a week, 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 £13 per hour with opportunity to increase this in future with job retention, reliability and progression. Job retention bonus schemes 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.

Our current opening hours are as follows:

Monday to Thursday 3pm - Midnight

Friday & Saturday 1pm - 12:30am-ish

Sunday 12pm - 10pm-ish

Thanks for reading all of the info.

We look forward to reading your application.

Nick, Juliette & the team

The Argyle Arms

Pop Catering LTD

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Application question(s):

• How many hours per week would you like to work? Do you have any set day / time restrictions?
• What is the soonest date you could start work?
• Do you have any days off you would need scheduled from now? Any holidays or dates you are unavailable over the next few months? If so what dates?

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person