Restaurant Assistant - Part Time - Sundays - Forest Lodge Restaurant

Clear Destination Inc.; Farnham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company discount

Retail discounts

Cycle scheme

Health cash plan

Charity day

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Holiday entitlement (up to 38 days)

Uniform provided

Job summary

Haskins Garden Centres is recruiting a part-time Restaurant Assistant to support our busy restaurant network. You will work Sundays (7 hours) with full training provided, and prior catering or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential. Pay up to £12.71 per hour.

Join our team to help deliver great service and a welcoming experience. This role offers ongoing development and employee benefits as part of a friendly, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential.
• Must be able to work Sundays and be reliable.
• Friendly, helpful and proactive with customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at food counters.
• Make and serve hot and cold drinks as required.
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness across the restaurant.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties.
• Handle till operations during service.
• Provide counter service to guests.
• Operate the barista station when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Barista

Tools

Till operation

Job description

Restaurant Assistant

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a part-time and permanent basis, working 7 hours every Sunday.

Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Pay Rate up to £12.71 per hour

Haskins Garden Centres

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