Company Information and Introduction:
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.
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!
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years service)
- Benefit/Reward systems
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
Store: Shepperton
Department: Green House Café
Contract: Zero Hour
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.
- Till operation.
- Housekeeping of the Restaurant (Cleaning floors, tables, back areas)
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.
- Prepared to learn new skills.
- Good time keeping and reliability.
