Restaurant Assistant (Part Time - 16 hours) - Temporary - West End Restaurant

Haskins Garden Centres; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre business in West End is seeking a part-time Restaurant Assistant. This position offers up to £12.21 per hour for a 16-hour week, including weekends. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, customer-focused, and willing to learn. Full training will be provided, along with various benefits such as company discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount

Health Cash Plan

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Up to 38 days of Holiday

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and energetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance within the restaurant.
• Serve food and beverages efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the restaurant.

Skills

Customer service skills

Enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Job description

Restaurant Assistant (Part Time - 16 hours) - Temporary - West End Restaurant

Employer
Haskins Garden Centres

Location
West End

Salary
7.55 GBP

Closing date
6 Nov 2025

Sector
Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Food and Beverage Assistant

Job Type
Contract

Job Details

Restaurant Assistant - Part Time - FTC until 31/12/2025 - West End Restaurant

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a part-time and temporary basis, working 16 hours a week including alternate weekends. Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Pay Rate up to £12.21 per hour.

Haskins Garden Centres is 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

To provide general assistance within the restaurant which enables us to exceed customer expectations and maximise all sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities include:

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

About You

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.

In return we provide:

• 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.

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