Job Vacancies at Horncastle Garden Centre
Welcome to our recruitment page, here you will find job vacancies at Horncastle Garden Centre. We are always looking for new talent to join our team so if you think you would like to work for this forward thinking family owned business then why not apply for one of the job roles below. You can apply for jobs by sending in your CV to the addresses provided in the job descriptions.
Chef/Cook
Full Time 30 Hours Per Week – Fully flexible Including Weekends
British Garden Centres are looking for a Chef/Cook to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing. If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Competitive Hourly Rate.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.
Skills needed:
Experience of 3 years working in a busy kitchen
Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs
Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage
Knowledge of HACCP
Able to manage multiple orders
Professionalism and reliability
Remain calm under pressure
Good time management
Level 2/3 basic food hygiene is an advantage
Duties include:
The taking of deliveries
Food preparation
Producing specials
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard
Monitor portion size and waste
If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.
To apply:
Please send your CV to:
Joanne Wilson, Restaurant Manager
jwilson@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Thursday 5th October 2023
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Restaurant Team Members
Part Time –16 Hours Per Week- Including Weekends
At British Garden Centres not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional dining Experience too.
We have a great opportunity for a Restaurant Team Memberst to come and join our friendly Restaurant. Bringing our food and Restaurant to life for our guest to remember. Must be fully flexible, hours between 8.30am and 6pm, will involve weekend work.
May be required to use a computerised tilling system.
Will also involve usual jobs associated with working in a busy restaurant.
Must be Friendly & Confident for this customer facing role.
Be able to work on own initiative & as part of a team, able to adapt to the demands & speed of the business at peak trading.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Skills required:
Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
Willingness to learn.
Team player.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience working in a similar role.
Must be fully flexible.
Duties will include:
To include all aspects of restaurant duties.
Serving customers.
Clearing tables.
Sweeping and mopping.
Washing up duties.
Making drinks.
Till operation.
Handling money.
To apply:
Please send your CV to:
Joanne Wilson, Restaurant Manager
Jwilson@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Monday 2nd October 2023
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Santa’s
Part Time various hours available weekdays & weekends
Flexible
Temporary Contract
Breakfast & Afternoon Tea with Santa
We are looking for a confident enthusiastic individual to help make our magical Christmas events come alive for both children and adults alike!! This would be an ideal role for those who enjoy working with children and can help make their Christmas wishes come true.
Having experience in drama or playing Santa is desirable.
Santa Requirements:
A warm enthusiastic personality
The ability to laugh in a jolly way -HO HO HO
Exceptional communication skills
Outstanding customer service
Have stage presence and showmanship.
Attention to detail.
Bonus points if you look like the man himself!
To apply:
Please email your CV to:
Philip Rushton Restaurant Manager
prushton@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close Friday 22nd September 2023
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.