Squires Garden Centres
Restaurant: Front of House - Waiting Staff
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Restaurant: Front of House - Waiting Staff
Restaurant Support Staff –Alternate Weekend Cover
Your primary responsibility will be to provide professional support in our restaurant, working closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure the business thrives.
Rota: Alternate weekends:
- Saturday 09:30–16:30
- Sunday 10:00–16:30
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Your role includes ensuring Squire’s restaurants deliver a warm, friendly experience through:
- Welcoming every customer and offering assistance promptly
- Handling queries courteously and efficiently
- Actively listening to customer needs and responding appropriately
- Maintaining exceptional hygiene and housekeeping per company guidelines
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, we want team members who embody our values:
- Approachable and friendly manner
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with guests
- Willingness to learn and grow with Squire’s
**About Squire’s
Since 1936, Squire’s – a family-owned group – has operated 17 garden centres across Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Our mission is the happiness of our people and promoting excellence across horticulture, catering, and retail.
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Rewards & Benefits
We thrive when our team shines. In return for outstanding service, we offer a generous benefits package:
All Employees
- Employee Discounts:
- 50% off meals in restaurants (joiner discount)
- 20% off garden centre purchases (joiner discount)
- 25%, then 30% increments after 2 and 5 years, respectively
- Holiday Entitlement:
- 5.6 weeks increasing to 6.2 weeks (2 years) and 6.6 weeks (5 years); includes bank holidays
Annual Rewards
- Christmas Bonus (non-contractual, profit-based)
- Pension Scheme: Employer-matched defined-contribution pension after eligibility criteria
- ‘Thank You’ Holiday Day: One additional day holiday (pro-rata) for 100% attendance after 1 year
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Exclusive Perks
- Made a Difference (M.A.D.) Scheme: Monthly awards for exceptional team contributions
- Learning & Development: Ongoing training to build skills with confidence
- Birthday Flexibility:
- Early leave after 6 months if on an off-day
- £25 Squire’s voucher at 2-year milestones
Wellbeing & Futures
- Cycle to Work Scheme (25–39% discount on cycling gear after 1 year)
- Child’s First Day: Leave early/arrive late on your child’s first school day (after 1 year service)
- RHS or Plant Discount: Choice between free RHS membership or planting a nature credit tree/shrub (up to £50 retail/reyear)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support (2+ years)
- Retirement Transition: Post–15 years’ service, reduced hours with unchanged pay in finale months
Practicalery
- Free designated parking
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