We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team here at Longacres to work in the Food Hall. You will be responsible for replenishing stock and helping customers with any queries they may have while shopping with us! Being approachable is a must and previous experience in food related retail is a bonus, but not a strict requirement for this position.
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Benefit/Reward program
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days, including bank holidays
Store: Bagshot
Department: Food
Contract: Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Includes: Monday to Friday with a rota’d day off in the week and alternate weekends
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Replenishment and merchandising of stock
- Dealing with customer enquiries
- General housekeeping of the department and ensuring our retail standards are met
- Adhering to legal requirements - stock rotation, date checking, and temperature monitoring
- Ensuring that all the products are correctly priced, clearly marked and displayed safely
- Assisting in other parts of the business as required
Key Skills and Competencies
- You are enthusiastic and approachable
- Excellent customer service skills, being on hand to help customers and deal with any enquiries
- You are willing to develop and learn
- Previous experience within food retail
- A food safety qualification is preferred but not a strict requirement
