One Garden Brighton - Retail & Catering Assistant (ongoing)

Plumpton College; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing social enterprise is seeking a Catering & Retail Assistant to provide excellent service at One Garden Brighton. The ideal candidate has retail or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility for varied shifts. Join us in a beautiful park environment and contribute to a social mission focused on education and sustainability.

Benefits

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience ideally in a visitor attraction.
• Barista training is preferred.
• Food hygiene and first aid qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the shop, bakery, and café.
• Prepare barista-style drinks and maintain hygiene standards.
• Replenish stock and ensure displays look great.
• Support events and activities in the Walled Garden.
• Use EPOS tills and handle cash.
• Share product knowledge with visitors.

Skills

Previous retail or hospitality experience

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Job description

Join the Team at One Garden Brighton – Catering & Retail Assistant

Location: One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park. Salary: Brighton Living Wage (£12.60 per hour). Hours: Flexible shifts between 8:00 am‑6:00 pm, including some evenings and weekends. Contract: Casual – shift allocations as agreed on a rota basis with manager.

We are not able to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving customers with a smile in our shop, bakery, and café
• Preparing barista‑style drinks and maintaining high food hygiene standards
• Replenishing stock and ensuring our displays look fantastic
• Supporting events and seasonal activities in the Walled Garden
• Using EPOS tills and handling cash with care
• Sharing your knowledge of our products, events, and ethos with visitors
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver a seamless guest experience

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous retail or hospitality experience (ideally in a visitor attraction)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Barista training (preferred)
• A team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings
• Food hygiene and first aid qualifications (desirable)

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a growing, purpose‑driven organisation
• Enjoy a beautiful working environment in the heart of Stanmer Park
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Pension scheme and staff discounts
• Make a real impact by supporting a social enterprise reinvesting in education and sustainability

Plumpton College / One Garden Brighton is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non‑discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional service, every time, for everyone.