Company Information and Introduction:
Are you looking for a new role to expand your knowledge of hospitality in a new environment?
We are looking for a passionate, hands on, and enthusiastic Café Assistant to join our team on a Part-Time contract. You will work as part of a valued team working in our busy café, your main role will be to fulfil customer orders, work the front of house and ensure our customers are served to a high standard. Along with this you will be needed to support the supervisor and all other staff members to ensure the smooth running of our busy café!
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 top-notch 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.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
- Benefit/Reward system
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
Store: Bourne Valley
Department: Green House Café
Hours: 10 - 15 Hours per week
Contract: Part time
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Welcome guests on arrival and bid them farewell.
- Take guests orders and put them on till.
- Good knowledge of food and drinks.
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
- Serve guests food & drinks and check on their satisfaction.
- Housekeeping of the Restaurant (Cleaning floors, tables, back areas)
- Ensure our guests have a pleasant experience while dining with us
Key Skills and Competencies:
Prior experience in hospitality is beneficial, but not a strict requirement.- Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential as well as eligibility to work in the UK.
- Good personal appearance and hygiene.
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene.
- Passionate about customer satisfaction.
- You must be flexible in terms of the working hours required of you.
