Food & Beverage Assistant (Full Time)

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Weyhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable daytime hours

20% employee discount

50% discount on restaurant menu while/

31 days' annual leave (pro rata for pt

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Access to exclusive retail discounts,"

Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hill

Job summary

Hillier Garden Centre Weyhill is seeking a friendly Garden Centre Assistant (Food & Beverage) to join our team. In the Restaurant you’ll serve food and drinks, prepare hot beverages and uphold high customer service standards.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week on a rota, including some weekend work. The hourly rate is up to £12.71, with pay aligned to the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage where applicable.

Qualifications

• Customer service-focused approach with a friendly attitude.
• Proactive team player able to adapt to a busy environment.
• Willingness to work weekend shifts as part of rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in the restaurant.
• Prepare and serve food and drinks, including hot beverages.
• Handle customer queries and payments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and presentation.
• Replenish stock and displays and support promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly attitude

Team player

Flexible

Job description

Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is 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 of 37.5 hours a week worked on a rota basis. This 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

• Providing excellent customer service.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Sociable daytime hours.
• Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub.
• 20% employee discount.
• 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.