Restaurant Assistant (Weekends) - 18 hours - Littlehampton, West Sussex

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

Job summary

A family-owned garden centre in Littlehampton is seeking a part-time Restaurant Assistant. The role requires excellent customer service skills and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include serving on the Deli Counter, making drinks, and housekeeping duties. Full training is provided, and benefits include a generous discount scheme and up to 38 days of holiday (pro-rata). Pay rate is up to £12.21 per hour.

Benefits

Generous Company Discount scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Charity Day

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Up to 38 days of Holiday (pro-rata)

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, barista, or hospitality preferred but not essential.
• Eagerness to learn and be part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a part-time and permanent basis, working 18 hours including weekends. 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

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

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.