Barista - West End, Southampton

Haskins Garden Centres; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre chain in the UK seeks a Barista/Restaurant Assistant in West End, Southampton. The position involves providing excellent customer service, making and serving drinks, and ensuring cleanliness in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about customer service. Benefits include a discount scheme, health cash plan, and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Time off for charity work

Mental health support

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Up to 38 days of holiday

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, barista, or hospitality preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance within the restaurant.
• Make and serve chilled and hot drinks.
• Clear tables and perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Job description

Barista - West End, Southampton

We are recruiting a Barista (Restaurant Assistant) working 30 hours a week including weekends.

Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Pay Rate - up to £12.21 per hour

Haskins Garden Centres

A family owned, award winning business, with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

We thrive on improving service and experience for our customers, that’s why our people are so important to us.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn and be part of a leading business, we want you in our team.

The role of Restaurant Assistant

To provide general assistance within the restaurant which enables us to exceed customer expectations and maximise all sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Barista
• Serving on the food counters
• Making and serving chilled and hot drinks
• Clearing tables
• General housekeeping duties
• Till operation
• Counter Service

About You

This role is well suited to a self‑motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. A winning smile and a courteous manner are both important whether you are serving over the counter or arranging a table for the next customer.

Being proactive and energetic is essential as this is a busy fast paced environment.

In return we provide :

• Generous Company Discount scheme.
• Retail discounts, saving money on day‑to‑day spending, days out, and gifts.
• Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax.
• Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24‑hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more.
• Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day.
• Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
• Company pension scheme for eligible employees.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro‑ra­ta).
• Uniform provided.