Kitchen Assistant

Beach House; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly rate

60% off meals while on shift

Pay up to £13.11 per hour

Fixed-term role ending 31/01/27

Pay rise after 6 months

Job summary

The Beach House on the seafront in Milford-on-Sea is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / KP for the season with potential to continue. You’ll join a friendly pub kitchen team in a fixed-term role, with pay up to £13.11 per hour plus tips and 60% meal discounts.

Ideal candidates are reliable, motivated and capable of staying calm under pressure during busy shifts. Weekend and evening work is common, with opportunities to secure a longer-term position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy professional kitchen is a real bonus.
• Reliable, energetic and upbeat with a friendly team approach.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a busy pub kitchen as Kitchen Assistant / KP during shifts.
• Support the kitchen team to maintain speed and accuracy on orders.
• Help with basic prep, cleaning and station organisation.

Skills

Team player

Stamina

Reliable

Motivated

Eye for detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Premium Pub + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours, Full or Part Time

Beautiful Beach House - On the Seafront
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of destination pubs and inns, the Grade II listed Beach House near Lymington was built in 1897 for Alexander Siemens (who created the world’s first public electricity supply at Godalming) as a summer house for his family. Formerly known as Westover Hall, Hall & Woodhouse renamed it ‘The Beach House’ in 2012. Built in the Arts and Crafts style it was once judged the most luxurious residence on England’s south coast. With fantastic raised patio areas and extensive gardens the pub also boasts over 200 outside covers and affords great views across to the Isle of Wight.

Kitchen Assistant / KP – Join Our Team!

We’re growing the team and have a spot open for an experienced Kitchen Assistant / KP in our busy pub kitchen for the season and maybe beyond. If you’re reliable, energetic, upbeat, and enjoy working with a friendly crew, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Pay up to £13.11 per hour, depending on experience
• Tips on top of your hourly rate
• Extra rewards when you smash it
• 60% off meals while on shift
• A warm, welcoming team that appreciates what you do
• Plenty of hours—days, evenings, weekends
• A Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• Great working conditions + lifestyle benefits
• This is a fixed‑term role ending 31/01/27 with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and business needs
• A pay increase after completing 6 months service

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Confident, committed, organized and have a good eye for detail
• A real team player who keeps calm when it gets busy
• Someone with stamina who knows the KP role in a professional kitchen
• Reliable with your travel to and from the venue
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and proud of your work
• Looking for an employer that truly values what you do

Previous experience in a busy professional kitchen is a real bonus

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