Restaurant Assistant – 20 Hours - West End, Southampton

Restaurant Assistant – 20 Hours - West End, Southampton 

We are recruiting a Restaurant Assistant on a Part-Time, Permanent Basis, working 20 hours per week, working weekdays and every other weekend.

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

Pay Rate up to £11.44 per hour.

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
• Clearing tables
• General housekeeping duties
• Till operation

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

Our employee benefits package includes:

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family.
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
• Generous Staff Discount Scheme after completion of probationary period
• Free on-site parking
• Staff Uniform provided.
• Discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Charity Day
• Up to 38 days of holiday pro-rata
• Cycle Scheme

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.