Overview
Join to apply for the Garden Centre Restaurant Manager role at Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is a well-established and popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts, and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant provides customers with delicious, freshly prepared meals, light snacks, cakes, and beverages.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and ensure the highest standards of customer service, food quality, and operational efficiency.
* Lead a dedicated team, manage stock and supplies, control costs, and work closely with the Garden Centre Manager to maximise the restaurant’s success.
* Work a full-time, permanent role at 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, including alternate weekend working.
Location
Weyhill, England, United Kingdom
Benefits
* Salary circa £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
* Sociable hours (daytime only) and no split shifts
* Alternate weekend working
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Full training
* Online Learning Hub
* Employee discount of 20%
* Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
* 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
* Free on-site parking
* Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
* Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
* Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
* Free entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
Qualifications
* Worked in hospitality at management level for both front and back of house.
* A good level of kitchen experience and food knowledge with the ability to “step in and support” if and when required.
* Thorough understanding of allergens.
* Knowledgeable in maintaining and monitoring Health and Safety in the department.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with employees at all levels, as well as external contacts.
* Able to be responsive to challenges and demonstrate a “can-do” approach.
* Remains calm under pressure.
* Effective time management.
* Eager to support and contribute to the wider team.
* Work with energy, pace and passion.
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail and forward-thinking ethos.
* Demonstrate a professional, enthusiastic and flexible approach.
* Able to promote excellent teamwork to achieve exceptional customer experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Restaurants
Please note: We will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have the right to work status.
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