Careers

The Grovewell Group of garden centres is an exciting place to be and YOU can be a part of it

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If you have a sparkling personality, are passionate and take pride in the things you do then we would love to hear from you. Whether embarking on a new career or just starting out, we could have the ideal job for you.

We are always keen to hear from like-minded people. So, if you are giddy about gardening, crazy about catering or fanatical about fish consider joining our busy, friendly teams at Tenterden Canterbury, Folkestone & Hamstreet.

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Build a career in an exceptionally rewarding sector

See below for existing vacancies. Details on how to apply can be found within each job role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding team at Groves Restaurant, Canterbury Garden Centre. We’re looking for a kitchen assistant to support our busy kitchen full-time. Whether just starting out or looking for the next step in your career, if you’re a hard-working, energetic individual we would like to hear from you. Full training will be provided but any kitchen experience is a benefit.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include food preparation, maintaining hygiene regulations, kitchen porter duties and will incorporate training for the safe production of dishes for cold side.

The successful candidates will:

  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills

  • Be confident, friendly and presentable

  • Work well as part of a team

  • Have a desire to learn


Please note this role includes weekend and bank holiday working.

If you think you are what we are looking for, please e-mail your C.V. and covering letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk (Head Office) with the job role and Centre you are applying to
How does no Christmas Day / Boxing Day / Easter Sunday / New Year’s Day shifts sound? Are you a chef looking for a challenge without the split shifts and anti-social hours? An opportunity has arisen to join our busy and expanding restaurant at Hamstreet Garden Centre.

You will be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu whilst maintaining and upholding food hygiene standards.

As a fast paced, thriving business the successful candidate will be confident, experienced and have or be studying for an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in catering.
An understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices is a must. An up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 is beneficial but not essential as in-house training will be provided.

We offer

  • Sociable working hours

  • 20% staff discount on most purchases

  • 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)

  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme


Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
If you think you are what we are looking for, please e-mail your C.V. and covering letter to: sam@grovewellgc.co.uk (Head Office)
How does no Christmas Day / Boxing Day / Easter Sunday / New Year’s Day shifts sound? Are you a chef looking for a challenge without the split shifts and anti-social hours? An opportunity has arisen to join our busy and expanding restaurant at Folkestone Garden Centre.

You will be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu whilst maintaining and upholding food hygiene standards.

As a fast paced, thriving business the successful candidate will be confident, experienced and have or be studying for an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in catering.
An understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices is a must. An up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 is beneficial but not essential as in-house training will be provided.

We offer

  • Sociable working hours

  • 20% staff discount on most purchases

  • 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)

  • Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme


Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
If you think you are what we are looking for, please e-mail your C.V. and covering letter to: sam@grovewellgc.co.uk (Head Office)