Hot Counter / deli Asistant

Arboretum Lifestyle & Garden Centre; Leighlinbridge; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A garden center café is seeking a full-time Café Assistant in Leighlinbridge. The role involves serving food, maintaining café cleanliness, and ensuring high-quality customer service. Candidates should have at least 2 years of hospitality experience. The position offers various perks including staff discounts and flexible work schedules in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Staff Discount / Subsidized Café

Free Tea/Coffee

Flexible work Schedules

Day time hours

Wellness program

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in hospitality required.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Demonstrated high level of communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve and present food to customers.
• Keep the café clean and prepared throughout the shift.
• Replenish counters and fridges as necessary.
• Attend to customer queries and provide assistance as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

HACCP

Food Service

Education

Hospitality Experience

Job description

Overview

Café Assistant Leighlinbridge, Carlow

This Position is a fulltime permannent role and would not suite candidates looking for part time weekend work.

Named National Retailer of the Year in 2021 by Retail Excellence Ireland, Arboretum constantly strives for excellence. Arboretum is a forward-thinking, inspirational, trusted, family-run business. Our vision is to create a haven of escape for our customers where they can enjoy an inspirational and fulfilling retail experience in the worlds of garden, home, fashion and food. We are dedicated to creating an unrivalled shopping experience for all our customers. Our staff play a key role in this.

We are currently recruiting for a Café Assistant in our award-winning Rachels Garden Café in our Arboretum Leighlinbridge Store, which was named Garden Centre of the Year in 2019 by Retail Excellence Ireland. This role is a full-time position which includes weekdays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve and present food to customers in accordance with company policy; ensure it is of the highest standard with emphasis on quality and presentation.
• Keep the café clean, set up and prepared throughout the shift, paying particular attention to the cleanliness of floors, tables, chairs, trays, cutlery, glassware.
• Replenish counters and fridges as required throughout the day or as guided by the on-duty supervisor/manager.
• Maintain a presentable, clean appearance and wear the correct staff uniform and name badge.
• For cashiers, follow all required controls and processes around cash procedures and ensure appropriate customer interaction.
• At end of day, clean and reset the café for the following morning, including seating areas, children’s playground, café toilets and entrance/exit areas as directed.
• Attend company training with particular attention to Health & Safety requirements and Food Hygiene.
• Assist customers and direct them to the correct counters or areas as needed.
• Pass on customer feedback to the appropriate supervisor/manager for follow-up and actions.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication and attention to detail regarding customer requirements.

Why Arboretum

We are a great employer. Here’s why:

At Arboretum, we believe in fostering an exceptional work environment that values and rewards our dedicated team members. Here’s why you should consider joining us:

Daily Perks

• Staff Discount / Subsidized Café
• Free Tea/Coffee
• Flexible work Schedules
• Day time hours
• Redicare: online health coach consultations
• Interesting and varied work in an attractive garden environment

Recognition

• Recognition and rewards
• Staff Awards Night
• Staff Team building events
• Length of service rewards
• Free Breakfast / Lunch rewards
• Career Progression

Be part of a great team

• We are a vibrant energetic team
• We have won multiple awards across retail and hospitality sectors including National Retailer of the Year in 2021
• Refer a Friend scheme

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Location & Requirements

• Leighlinbridge, CO. Carlow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience

• Hospitality: 2 years (required)

Skills: Customer Service, HACCP, food service