Food & Beverage Assistant (Full Time)

Hillier Nurseries Limited; Lechlade; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% restaurant menu discount on shift

31 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Exclusive retail discounts, deals and

Free solo entry to Sir Harold Hillier

Job summary

Hillier Garden Centre invites applications for a friendly Garden Centre Assistant (Food & Beverage) based in Lechlade. You will help serve food and drinks, prepare hot beverages and maintain high standards of service in our restaurant.

The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week averaged over a two-week rota) with some weekend work. The hourly rate goes up to £12.71 per hour and training is provided. Join a respected family business with strong horticultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or hospitality is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and be a team player.
• Friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food and drinks.
• Making hot beverages, including coffee.
• Handling customer queries and payments.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and presentation.
• Clearing and cleaning customer areas.
• Replenishing stock and displays.
• Supporting seasonal promotions and events.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cash handling

Job description

Hillier Garden Centre atLechladeis looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Garden Centre Assistant (Food & Beverage) to join our team.

Working within our Restaurant, you'll help create a welcoming experience for customers by serving food and drinks, preparing hot beverages and maintaining high standards of customer service.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, averaged over a two-week rota pattern, and will include some weekend working.

Hourly rate of pay up to £12.71 per hour. Actual pay will be determined in line with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and serving food and drinks.
• Making hot beverages, including coffee.
• Handling customer queries and payments.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and presentation.
• Clearing and cleaning customer areas.
• Replenishing stock and displays.
• Supporting seasonal promotions and events.

What we're looking for

• A positive and friendly attitude.
• A team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business.
• Previous hospitality, catering, retail or customer service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub.
• 50% discount on the restaurant menu whilst on shift.
• 31 days' annual leave (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility applies).
• Access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and cashback offers.
• Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey, plus discounts at other gardens nationally.

You will be joining a respected family business with over 160 years of horticultural heritage, working in a friendly and supportive environment where every team member is valued.

We can only consider candidates who are already based in the UK and have the right to work. Hillier is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.