Simpsons Garden Centre

2 weeks ago

Inverness, United Kingdom Simpsons Garden Centre Full time

**Job Title**: Garden Centre Restaurant Seasonal Staff
**Contract Duration**: Mid November 2024 - January 2025
**Location**: Inverness
**Hours**: Part-time/Full-time, Weekend Availability Required

**About Us**:
Join the team at Simpsons Garden Centre, where we provide not only top-quality plants and garden products but also a warm and welcoming restaurant experience for our customers. As the winter season approaches, we are seeking friendly and energetic individuals to assist in our restaurant during this busy and festive period.

**Job Overview**:
We are looking for Restaurant Seasonal Assistants to join our team starting mid November 2025. The role involves ensuring that our customers enjoy a warm, welcoming, and efficient service while visiting our restaurant. Weekend availability is essential to meet the demand of our busiest days, particularly in the lead-up to Christmas.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide excellent customer service, greeting and assisting guests in the restaurant with a positive attitude.
- Take orders and prepare and serve food and beverages in a timely and efficient manner.
- Preparing hot drinks, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in serving areas.
- Keep tables and dining areas clean and tidy, ensuring a pleasant environment for all customers.
- Process transactions accurately at the point of sale and manage cash/card payments.
- Follow all health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the restaurant.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth operations during busy periods, particularly weekends and holidays.

**Key Skills and Requirements**:

- Strong customer service skills with a friendly and approachable manner.
- Experience in a restaurant, café, or hospitality setting is preferred but not essential—training will be provided.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak holiday periods.
- A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help in all areas of the restaurant.
- Physically able to be on your feet for long periods and lift light to moderate items when necessary.
- Flexibility to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, and adjust to varying shifts as needed.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive hourly wage.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to work in a friendly, festive, and supportive environment.
- Hands-on experience in a customer-facing hospitality role during the exciting winter season.

**To Apply**:
Please submit your CV via Indeed.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 weeks

Pay: Up to £12.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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