At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve delicious food and drinks while creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Company: Join Hillier Garden Centre, a respected family business with over 160 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.71 per hour, enjoy 50% off meals, and access exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours, full training provided, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and gain valuable experience in hospitality.
- Qualifications: A positive attitude and willingness to learn; previous experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 13 £ per hour.
Location
Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Garden Centre Assistant (Food & Beverage) to join our team at weekends.
Working within our restaurant, you'll help create a welcoming experience for customers by serving food and drinks, preparing hot beverages and maintaining high standards of customer service.
This is a permanent weekend role with guaranteed 8hours per week.
We are looking for candidates who are available to work weekends and can offer additional availability during peak trading periods and seasonal events when extra hours are available.
Hourly rate of pay up to
£12.71 per hour. Actual pay will be determined in line with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage requirements.
- What you'll be doing
- Preparing and serving food and drinks.
- Making hot beverages, including coffee.
- Handling customer queries and payments.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and presentation.
- Clearing and cleaning customer areas.
- Replenishing stock and displays.
- Supporting seasonal promotions and events.
What we're looking for
- A positive and friendly attitude.
- A team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.
- Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business.
- Previous hospitality, catering, retail or customer service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Full training and access to our Online Learning Hub.
- 50% discount on the restaurant menu whilst on shift.
- 31 days' annual leave (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Free on-site parking.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- Company Christmas gifts (eligibility applies).
- Access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and cashback offers.
- Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey, plus discounts at other gardens nationally.
You will be joining a respected family business with over 160 years of horticultural heritage, working in a friendly and supportive environment where every team member is valued.
We can only consider candidates who are already based in the UK and have the right to work.
Hillier is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Weekend Food & Beverage Assistant in Andover employer: Hillier Nurseries Limited
Hillier Garden Centre at Cheddar is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture where your passion for plants can flourish. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training, generous benefits including a competitive salary, enhanced pension plans, and a welcoming environment that values diversity and teamwork. Join us in inspiring customers to create beautiful outdoor spaces while enjoying the perks of working in a well-established family business with over 150 years of heritage.
