Restaurant Assistant (Part Time) - West End Restaurant

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

Job summary

A family-owned garden center chain is seeking a part-time Restaurant Assistant to join their team. The role involves serving food and drinks, clearing tables, and providing excellent customer service. Previous experience in catering or hospitality is preferred but not required as full training will be provided. This position offers a competitive pay rate and numerous employee benefits including generous discounts and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle Scheme

Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata)

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous catering, barista, or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Catering experience

Barista skills

Housekeeping duties

Job description

Restaurant Assistant (Part Time) - West End Restaurant

Employer
Haskins Garden Centres

Location
West End

Salary
7.55 GBP

Closing date
24 Oct 2025

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

Job Type
Part Time

Job Details

Restaurant Assistant We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a part-time and permanent basis, working 20 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 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

• 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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