Garden Centre Assistant F&B Flexi

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a renowned family business in a vibrant garden centre as a Food & Beverage Assistant. This part-time role offers a chance to create memorable experiences for customers through delicious food and beverages. Enjoy sociable daytime hours, a supportive team environment, and a variety of employee perks including discounts and training opportunities. With a history spanning over 150 years, this position allows you to be part of a fun, inclusive workplace that values your contributions. If you're proactive and flexible, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with us.

Benefits

Employee discount of 20%

50% discount on restaurant menu while on shift

31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part-time)

Extended Christmas closure

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Access to exclusive retail discounts

Free entry to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or hospitality is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious coffee beverages and serve food.
• Maintain a clean and tidy restaurant area.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Coffee Crafting

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Botley is a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts, and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant is a key part of the experience, providing our customers with delicious, freshly prepared dishes, cakes, and beverages.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Assistant to join our restaurant team and help create memorable experiences for our customers.

As a Food & Beverage Assistant, your responsibilities will include crafting delicious coffee beverages, serving food, maintaining a clean and tidy restaurant area, and providing excellent customer service.

To support our busy periods, we seek proactive and flexible candidates who are open to taking on additional shifts during peak trading times.

This role is offered on a part-time, permanent basis with guaranteed hours of 16 hours a week on a rota basis.

We offer:

• Rate of pay of up to £12.21 per hour
• Sociable daytime hours
• Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub
• Employee discount of 20%
• 50% discount on restaurant menu whilst on shift
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part-time)
• Extended Christmas closure (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the day after)
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for employees and immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal, and personal matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date)
• Access to exclusive retail discounts, deals, coupons, and cashback offers on Amazon and food shopping
• Free entry to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, and deals at other gardens nationally

Join a renowned family business with over 150 years of history, working in a fun and friendly environment with a supportive team. We value all our team members and their contributions to our ongoing success and growth.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have the right to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.