Restaurant Assistant - Copthorne, Crawley

Haskins Garden Centres; Copthorne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre business in Copthorne is seeking a customer-focused individual for counter service roles. The position offers a pay rate of up to £12.21 per hour and provides full training, making it ideal for enthusiastic candidates looking to enter the hospitality sector. Benefits include generous company discounts, health cash plans, and up to 38 days of holiday.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Annual paid Charity Day

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Up to 38 days of Holiday

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous catering, barista, or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential.
• Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Desire to learn and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the food counters.
• Make and serve chilled and hot drinks.
• Clear tables and perform general housekeeping duties.
• Operate the till and provide counter service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Proactive and energetic

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serving on the food counters
• Making and serving chilled and hot drinks
• Clearing tables
• General housekeeping duties
• Till operation
• Counter Service
• Barista

Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. We thrive on improving service and experience for our customers, that's why our people are so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn and be part of a leading business, we want you in our team. This role is well suited to a self‑motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. A winning smile and a courteous manner are both important whether you are serving over the counter or arranging a table for the next customer. Being proactive and energetic is essential as this is a busy fast‑paced environment.

Pay Rate up to £12.21 per hour

Company

Haskins Garden Centres: A family owned, award‑winning business, with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

Benefits

• Generous Company Discount scheme.
• Retail discounts, saving money on day‑to‑day spending, days out, and gifts.
• Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax.
• Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24‑hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more.
• Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
• Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
• Company pension scheme for eligible employees
• Free on‑site parking
• Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro‑rata)
• Uniform provided