Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is a much‑loved destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering an inspiring range of plants, gifts and outdoor living products. At the heart of the visit is our welcoming on‑site restaurant, where customers enjoy freshly prepared dishes, cakes and hot and cold beverages.
We are seeking a friendly, customer‑focused Food & Beverage Assistants to join our front‑of‑house team. This role is all about creating memorable experiences for our guests through warm hospitality, great communication, and attention to detail.
What you’ll be doing
1. Greeting and serving customers with a positive, professional manner
2. Preparing and presenting hot drinks, including barista‑style coffee
3. Serving food and ensuring tables and restaurant areas remain clean and inviting
4. Delivering excellent customer service at all times, helping to make each visit special
What we’re looking for
5. Strong customer service skills and previous front‑of‑house hospitality experience
6. Enthusiasm, reliability and a proactive approach to teamwork
7. Flexibility to support additional shifts during busy trading periods
To support our busy periods, we are seeking proactive and flexible candidates who are open to taking on additional shifts during peak trading periods
We have various hours available, worked on a rota basis which will involve both weekday and weekend working.
We offer:
8. Rate of pay of up to £12.21 per hour
9. Sociable hours (daytime only)
10. Full training
11. Online Learning Hub
12. Employee discount of 20%
13. Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
14. 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
15. Free on-site parking
16. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
17. Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
18. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
19. Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.
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.