Senior Restaurant Assistant We are recruiting a Senior Restaurant Assistant on a permanent basis working 38 hours per week including alternate weekends. Pay rate is up to £12.96 per hour. Haskins Garden Centres Haskins is a family owned, award winning business with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant. We constantly strive to improve the service and experience we offer our customers, that’s why the recruitment of our people is so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have a sense of humour and an eagerness to learn, we want you to join our friendly, happy team. The role of Senior Restaurant Assistant Our Senior Restaurant Assistants are role models for exceptional customer service standards, they ensure customers are served politely and efficiently. We are looking for a Permanent Senior Restaurant Assistant Working full-time (38 hours a week) to include alternate weekends. Previous catering/hospitality experience would be preferred, along with a proven and sound knowledge of customer service. Key Responsibilities include: Serving Food and Beverages Maintaining Housekeeping standards Till operation Training colleagues Lead shifts in absence of manager Compliance of health and safety and food handling policies About You This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual. Excellent customer service skills and a courteous manner are both important whether you are serving over the counter or arranging a table for the next customer. Being proactive and motivated is essential as this is a busy fast paced environment. Previous catering or hospitality experience is preferred. In return we provide: Generous Haskins Discount, also eligible to use in Hobbycraft stores. Retail discount scheme, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts. Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax. Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more. Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family. Company pension scheme for eligible employees 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 12 months service (pro-rata)