Restaurant Team Members

British Garden Centres; Brinklow CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading gardening and restaurant service provider is looking for Restaurant Team Members to enhance the dining experience for customers at the Rugby Garden Centre. The role requires a flexible approach, with part-time hours including weekends. Applicants should have experience in a fast-paced food setting and be friendly, confident, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Key duties involve serving food, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. Positions start in advance of the holiday period.

Benefits

Staff car parking

Staff discount at Garden Centres and Restaurants

Access to Leisure Park

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food business or coffee shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Replenishing drinks and condiments.
• Making coffees.
• Serving customers.
• Running food.
• Pot wash.
• Clearing and wiping tables.
• Adhering to Health & Safety standards.
• Changing bins.
• Cleaning toilets.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team

Knowledge of COSHH and food standards

Good communication skills

Professional and reliable

Remain calm under pressure

Job description

Job Categories

Restaurant

Job Details

Location: Rugby Garden Centre, Straight Mile, Rugby CV23, UK

Hours: Part time 8–16 hours per week – including weekends, flexible

About the role

At British Garden Centres we aim to deliver a great experience in our centres, and we also go above and beyond in creating an exceptional dining experience. We have a great opportunity for Restaurant Team Members to join our friendly Restaurant, bringing our food and restaurant to life for guests to remember. Must be fully flexible, as 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 your own initiative & as part of a team, adapt to the demands & speed of the business at peak trading. This role is for the run‑up to Xmas.

Main Duties

• Replenishing drinks & condiments
• Making coffees
• Serving customers
• Running food
• Pot wash
• Clearing & wiping tables
• Adhering to Health & Safety standards
• Changing bins
• Cleaning toilets

Must have

Experience in a fast‑paced food business or coffee shop setting.

Skills Required

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team
• Knowledge of COSHH and food standards
• Good communication skills
• Professional and reliable
• Remain calm under pressure

What We Offer

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

How to Apply

Please send your CV to: Jade Hughes, Restaurant Manager – [e-mail]

Applications close Monday 2nd February 2026.

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