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
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, new 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:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% staff discount on most purchases
- 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 expanding and strengthening our friendly and busy team for our new Groves Restaurant at Hamstreet Garden Centre. 
 
If you're a polite, hard-working individual we would like to hear from you. Customer service, barista or hospitality experience is of benefit, but full training will be provided.
 
The successful candidate 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 and will be a minimum of 3 shifts per week. 

We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% staff discount on most purchases
- 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
Our plants need you!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a well presented and informed Plant Area Assistant to join our team at Folkestone Garden Centre on a full time basis.
Grovewell Garden Centres are renowned for excellent, expert customer care and high-quality plants. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in plants, be an excellent communicator, polite and professional, with a keen eye for detail. Previous garden retail experience is of benefit but not essential.

This role is physically demanding and involves outdoor working in all weathers. Please note this role will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Responsibilities to include:
- Providing excellent customer care
- Maintaining and watering all plant stock
- Creating innovative, inspirational retail displays
- General housekeeping and shop floor maintenance
- Assisting the team with general duties

We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% staff discount on most purchases
- 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