Restaurant Team Member

British Garden Centres; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading garden centre chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Restaurant Team Member. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and excellent customer service, working with a friendly team in a busy restaurant environment. Ideal candidates are confident, professional, and able to maintain hygiene standards. Perks include free parking and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free car parking

Staff discount at Garden Centres and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Must be fully flexible, hours involve weekend work.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Friendly and confident for a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to restaurant staff.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Greet customers in a polite manner.
• Food preparation and taking orders.
• Maintain hygiene practices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Work well under pressure

Professionalism and reliability

Good time management

Excellent customer service skills

Barista trained

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Team Member — Part Time 5 Hours– Per Week Including Weekends Fully flexible. Temporary

At British Garden Centres not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional dining Experience too. We have a great opportunity for Restaurant Team Members to come and join our friendly Restaurant. Bringing our food and Restaurant to life for our guest to remember. Must be fully flexible, hours involve weekend work. May be required to use a computerised tilling system. Will also involve usual jobs associated with working in a busy restaurant. Must be Friendly & Confident for this customer facing role. Be able to work on own initiative & as part of a team, able to adapt to the demands & speed of the business at peak trading.

What we Offer

• Benefits include free car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.

Skills required

• Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
• Work well under pressure
• Professionalism and reliability
• Good time management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Barista trained is an advantage but not essential.

Your responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to restaurant staff.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Greet customers in a polite manner.
• Food Preparation
• Taking food and drink orders to serve our customers.
• Maintain and manage premises with excellent hygiene practises, this may include washing up duties.
• Ensuring our customers have a pleasant experience in our restaurant.

How to apply

Please send your CV to:

Caroline Killin, Restaurant Manager

[e-mail]

Applications close – Tuesday 7th October 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.