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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
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.
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 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.
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
Join Our Expert Aquatics Team – 3-Month Fixed-Term Role
We’re seeking a confident, professional, and personable individual to join our aquatics team on a 3-month fixed-term, full-time basis at Canterbury Garden
Centre.
Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
• Previous retail experience.
• Working knowledge of livestock husbandry.
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record.
• A conscientious, flexible, and confident attitude.
• A passion for retail sales and a willingness to develop product knowledge and skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
• Caring for all livestock and maintaining tanks, fixtures, and fittings in line with Animal Licensing Regulations.
• Providing expert customer care and advice.
• General shop duties, including stock management, housekeeping, and accurate
completion of compliance documentation.
• Upholding our high standards of customer service at all times.
This role requires weekend and Bank Holiday working. If you’re passionate about aquatics, customer service, and retail, we’d love to hear from you!
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’re seeking a confident, professional, and personable individual to join our aquatics team on a 3-month fixed-term, full-time basis at Canterbury Garden
Centre.
Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
• Previous retail experience.
• Working knowledge of livestock husbandry.
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record.
• A conscientious, flexible, and confident attitude.
• A passion for retail sales and a willingness to develop product knowledge and skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
• Caring for all livestock and maintaining tanks, fixtures, and fittings in line with Animal Licensing Regulations.
• Providing expert customer care and advice.
• General shop duties, including stock management, housekeeping, and accurate
completion of compliance documentation.
• Upholding our high standards of customer service at all times.
This role requires weekend and Bank Holiday working. If you’re passionate about aquatics, customer service, and retail, we’d love to hear from you!
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 looking for an enthusiastic, professional and personable individual to join our expanding team full-time at Canterbury Garden Centre.
Renowned for excellent, expert customer care and high-quality plants and products, as a member of our team we expect you to be as passionate about the business as we are and understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Day-to-day responsibilities include displaying and maintaining stock within the department, liaising with suppliers and our delivery drivers, providing exceptional customer service, as well as general shop duties and organisational tasks.
Please note that this role includes alternate weekends.
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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Renowned for excellent, expert customer care and high-quality plants and products, as a member of our team we expect you to be as passionate about the business as we are and understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Day-to-day responsibilities include displaying and maintaining stock within the department, liaising with suppliers and our delivery drivers, providing exceptional customer service, as well as general shop duties and organisational tasks.
Please note that this role includes alternate weekends.
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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
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 friendly restaurant team 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:
- 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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
Send your C.V. and cover 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 friendly restaurant team 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:
- 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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Role may require occasional evening work.
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We are looking for an experienced chef to join our busy and friendly restaurant team, on a part-time basis, at Folkestone Garden Centre.
You will be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu while 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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The role may require occasional evening work and is for a minimum of 28 hours per week.
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
You will be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu while 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
Please note we operate within standard retail hours, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The role may require occasional evening work and is for a minimum of 28 hours per week.
Send your C.V. and cover letter to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk