Front of House Assistant

Klondyke & Strikes Garden Centres; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A garden centre chain in the UK is looking for a Part Time Permanent Weekend Front of House Assistant. This role involves providing excellent customer service, taking orders, and serving food and drinks in the restaurant. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a hardworking attitude. Pay ranges from £10 to £12.25 per hour for 16 hours per week with no evening work required.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Barista experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the front of house and counters.
• Present menus, serve, and help customers select food and beverage.
• Provide counter service and prepare beverages.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Part Time Permanent Weekend Front of House Assistant to join the team in our Restaurant in Houghton Hall Garden Centre. As a Front of House Assistant, you have a responsibility to provide excellent customer service, take orders, and serve our fantastic food and drinks to our customers. You will need to have full knowledge of the food and beverage menus and will work closely with your FOH and kitchen teams to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the front of house and counters each day to our company standards.
• Present menus, serve, and help customers select food and beverage by offering suggestions.
• Provide counter service and prepare beverages.
• Deliver Chef‑prepared meals to customers at their tables.
• Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to hygiene and cleanliness.
• Process payment at electronic till points.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed.
• Close front of house areas each day to our company standards.
• May be required to assist with back of house duties. Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.

Qualifications

• Barista experience preferred but not essential, full training will be given.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking.
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive rate of pay ranging from £10 to £12.25 per hour, dependent on age.
• The hours for this role are 16 per week (Saturday & Sunday).
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work.
• Access to hundreds of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts.
• Health Cash Plans.
• Generous staff discounts.
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year.
• Free Parking.