Restaurant Assistant - Full Time - Forest Lodge Restaurant

Haskins Garden Centres; Farnham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre chain in Farnham is seeking a full-time Restaurant Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include serving food and drinks, clearing tables, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn. Previous experience in catering or barista roles is preferred but not mandatory, as full training will be provided. Enjoy generous discounts, a health cash plan, and a supportive work environment. Join us to help exceed customer expectations.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount scheme

Cycle Scheme

Health Cash Plan

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 as full training will be provided.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a busy fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Enthusiasm

Barista skills

Job description

Restaurant Assistant

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a full-time and permanent basis, working 38 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

• 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.

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

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.

The role of Restaurant Assistant is to provide general assistance within the restaurant which enables us to exceed customer expectations and maximise all sales opportunities.

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.

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