Restaurant Assistant - Part Time - Ferndown Restaurant

Haskins Garden Centres Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading garden centre chain in Ferndown is seeking a part-time Restaurant Assistant to help deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and enthusiasm. Duties include serving food and drinks, table clearing, and till operation. Previous experience is preferred but training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay and employee benefits including discounts and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Cycle Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Paid Charity Day

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, barista, or hospitality preferred.
• Self-motivated and hardworking individual.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance within the restaurant.
• Serve food and drinks to customers.
• Clear tables and operate the till.

Skills

Customer service skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

Restaurant Assistant - Part Time - Ferndown Restaurant

Job Description

Posted Thursday 27 November 2025 at 01:00

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a part-time and permanent basis, working 7.5 hours every Monday.

Previous catering, barista or hospitality experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Pay Rate up to £12.21 per hour

A family owned, award winning business, with 5 destination garden centres across the South of England, each with a large restaurant.

We thrive on improving service and experience for our customers, that’s why our people are so important to us. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have an eagerness to learn and be part of a leading business, we want you in our team.

The role of Restaurant Assistant

To provide general assistance within the restaurant which enables us to exceed customer expectations and maximise all sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serving on the food counters
• Making and serving chilled and hot drinks
• Clearing tables
• Till operation
• Counter Service
• Barista

About You

This role is well suited to a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent customer service skills and a desire to learn. A winning smile 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 energetic is essential as this is a busy fast paced environment.

• Retail discounts, 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 Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
• Company pension scheme for eligible employees