We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a Part-Time, Permanent Basis, working 7 hours per week on a Saturday. Pay rate up to £11.44 per hour.

The role of Restaurant Assistant:

To provide general assistance within the restaurant which enables us to exceed customer expectations and maximise all sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serving on the food counters
• Making and serving chilled and hot drinks
• Clearing tables
• General housekeeping duties
• Till operation

About You:

This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. A winning smile and a courteous manner are both important whether you are serving over the counter or arranging a table for the next customer. Being proactive and energetic is essential as this is a busy fast paced environment. Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Our employee benefits package includes:

• Generous Haskins Discount, also eligible to use in Hobbycraft stores
• Retail discount scheme, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts
• Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax
• Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more
• Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
• Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family
• 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 12 months service (pro-rata)
• Company pension scheme for eligible employees

Haskins Garden Centres

Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant. We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that's why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have a sense of humour and an eagerness to learn, we want you to join our friendly, happy team.