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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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See below for existing vacancies. Details on how to apply can be found within each job role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-presented and informed Plant Area Assistant to help our team part-time at Canterbury Garden Centre.
Responsibilities:
- Helping customers with plant advice and care.
- Watering and maintaining plant stock.
- Creating attractive displays.
- Keeping the shop floor clean and tidy.
- Supporting the team with general tasks.
About You:
- Enthusiastic about plants and gardening.
- Friendly, professional, and helpful.
- A keen eye for detail and good communication skills.
- Comfortable with manual work in all weather.
This is a part-time role, including weekends and Bank Holidays
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Responsibilities:
- Helping customers with plant advice and care.
- Watering and maintaining plant stock.
- Creating attractive displays.
- Keeping the shop floor clean and tidy.
- Supporting the team with general tasks.
About You:
- Enthusiastic about plants and gardening.
- Friendly, professional, and helpful.
- A keen eye for detail and good communication skills.
- Comfortable with manual work in all weather.
This is a part-time role, including weekends and Bank Holidays
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented Stock Controller to join our team, full-time, at Tenterden Garden Centre. This role is based in Tenterden, with the requirement to divide time between Tenterden and Hamstreet Garden Centres, providing support to both locations while overseeing warehouse stock management.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the EPoS Manager, you will ensure efficient stock control processes, including:
- Monitoring stock availability and movement.
- Identifying and reporting stock discrepancies and wastage.
- Assisting with audits and company-wide stocktakes.
- Maintaining accurate records, processing credits, and managing sales orders.
- Supporting goods in/out and assisting store colleagues.
- Implementing corrective actions where standards fall short.
- Ensuring effective communication across departments.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in stock control or inventory management (preferred).
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in stock systems and EPoS software (desirable).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are passionate about stock management and have a methodical approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. Please note this role is Tuesday – Saturday.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the EPoS Manager, you will ensure efficient stock control processes, including:
- Monitoring stock availability and movement.
- Identifying and reporting stock discrepancies and wastage.
- Assisting with audits and company-wide stocktakes.
- Maintaining accurate records, processing credits, and managing sales orders.
- Supporting goods in/out and assisting store colleagues.
- Implementing corrective actions where standards fall short.
- Ensuring effective communication across departments.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in stock control or inventory management (preferred).
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in stock systems and EPoS software (desirable).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced retail environment. If you are passionate about stock management and have a methodical approach to problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. Please note this role is Tuesday – Saturday.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We are seeking an experienced and driven Shop Manager to join our team at Tenterden Garden Centre. This is a full-time position, working alternate weekends, with two days off each week.
As the Shop Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring that the retail operation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Manager, supporting them in all aspects of the store’s performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervising and supporting department supervisors
• Stock management, including ordering, rotation, and merchandising, to maintain availability and minimise waste
• Ensuring excellent store standards, including cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
• Delivering high levels of customer service
• Supporting sales growth by ensuring products are well-displayed, competitively priced, and promotions are executed effectively
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards across the store.
Skills & Experience:
• Retail management experience, preferably in a garden centre or similar retail environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• A hands-on approach, with a willingness to support staff on the shop floor.
• Confidence in stock control and merchandising, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
As the Shop Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring that the retail operation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Manager, supporting them in all aspects of the store’s performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervising and supporting department supervisors
• Stock management, including ordering, rotation, and merchandising, to maintain availability and minimise waste
• Ensuring excellent store standards, including cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
• Delivering high levels of customer service
• Supporting sales growth by ensuring products are well-displayed, competitively priced, and promotions are executed effectively
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards across the store.
Skills & Experience:
• Retail management experience, preferably in a garden centre or similar retail environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• A hands-on approach, with a willingness to support staff on the shop floor.
• Confidence in stock control and merchandising, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and professional approach.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
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 Tenterden 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:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and covering letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
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 Tenterden 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:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and covering letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We are looking for a Full Time Hospitality Assistant Manager to join our expanding team at Groves Restaurant within Hamstreet Garden Centre.
Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurants and kitchens, enforcing Company policies and procedures, maintaining the highest level of food standards, safety and presentation, and promoting excellence in customer service leading by example.
The successful candidate will have a high standard of personal hygiene and smart appearance and must be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a calm exterior. Previous experience is essential, kitchen experience of benefit but full training will be provided.
Please note this role includes weekend and Bank Holiday working.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and covering letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurants and kitchens, enforcing Company policies and procedures, maintaining the highest level of food standards, safety and presentation, and promoting excellence in customer service leading by example.
The successful candidate will have a high standard of personal hygiene and smart appearance and must be able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a calm exterior. Previous experience is essential, kitchen experience of benefit but full training will be provided.
Please note this role includes weekend and Bank Holiday working.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% discount on most purchases
- 50% staff discount on restaurant purchases during shift
- 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and covering letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk