Restaurant Team Members

British Garden Centres; Lewes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Staff discount

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Lewes is seeking a part-time Café Assistant for weekend hours. The role involves making coffees, serving customers, replenishing drinks and condiments, running food, and keeping tables clean while adhering to health and safety standards.

We value excellent customer service, reliability, and the ability to work well in a team or alone. COSHH knowledge and good communication are important, with staff parking and staff discounts available.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of COSHH and food standards required.
• Good communication skills are important.
• Professional and reliable approach expected.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent customer service

Teamwork / initiative

COSHH knowledge

Good communication

Professional and reliable

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Lewes

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Hours: 6 Hours Weekends

About Us

British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.

The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees.

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.

What we Offer:

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

Main Duties:

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

Skills required:

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

Applications close – Monday 9th November 2026