Either Garden maintenance 2 days a week mid week or café weekends, or both
We are looking for a permanent key person at The Dreamery Gardens and Museum, Englands Lost Fairy Gardens, in beautiful woodland near York. https://www.dreamerygardens.co.uk
We have a small, happy, friendly and professional team delighting visitors.
4.6 / 450 google reviews. trip advisor top 10% places to visit worldwide. 96% facebook users recommend The Dreamery.
The role/s are;
2 days a week mid week in the gardens with garden maintenance. Will involve pruning, strimming, weeding, moving brash, fixing fence work, planting, and helping with seasonal events preparation and creation of new artefacts in the gardens.
And,
To help in the Dreamery café at weekends throughout the year. It will primarily be helping in the kitchen where we prepare simple uncooked dishes (sandwiches and platters). May also involve helping front of house. Need to be great at engaging with the public are important. Helping open preparing for the day and helping closing at the end of the day are also part of the role.
for both roles, must be organised, efficient, and great with the public, and calm under the pressure of busy periods. You must be fit as the role you will be mostly on your feet. You will have the ability to work independently and with a team. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and contribute to a programme of works.
To learn more email us at [email protected]
If applying please state if for both roles (4 days a week) or the garden maintenance (2 days mid week), or café role (weekends)
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in cafe helpful but not critical, a good attitude is. (if going for the café role)
Gardening maintenance is helpful but not essential, again a good attitude is. Fit and healthy as will be working in all weathers and seasons outdoors.
- great with the public and engaging with them
- multi tasking key
- due to location the ability to drive and get to the venue is essential.
Pay: From £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- cafe/kitchen : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
