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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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No Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Sunday or New Year’s Day shifts. Sociable hours. Fresh, quality food. Newly renovated kitchen.
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to oversee our busy, modern restaurant at Hamstreet Garden Centre. As Lead Chef, you will oversee the daily running of our kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene. You will lead by example, cooking a wide range of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu and supporting the team during peak service.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team
• Cooking and preparing fresh food to order
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene and safety practices
• Managing stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Supporting menu development and specials planning
• Maintaining smooth service in a busy environment
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has proven experience as a Lead Chef, Head Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie looking to step up
• Holds (or is working towards) NVQ Level 2/3 in catering or equivalent
• Understands and upholds food safety and HACCP practices
• Can manage a kitchen team with confidence and clarity
• Works efficiently under pressure
• Has a passion for fresh, quality food and great customer experience
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial, but we offer full in-house training if required.
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
If you’d like to lead a well-supported kitchen with a great work–life balance, apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to oversee our busy, modern restaurant at Hamstreet Garden Centre. As Lead Chef, you will oversee the daily running of our kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene. You will lead by example, cooking a wide range of freshly made dishes from our extensive menu and supporting the team during peak service.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team
• Cooking and preparing fresh food to order
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene and safety practices
• Managing stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Supporting menu development and specials planning
• Maintaining smooth service in a busy environment
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has proven experience as a Lead Chef, Head Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie looking to step up
• Holds (or is working towards) NVQ Level 2/3 in catering or equivalent
• Understands and upholds food safety and HACCP practices
• Can manage a kitchen team with confidence and clarity
• Works efficiently under pressure
• Has a passion for fresh, quality food and great customer experience
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial, but we offer full in-house training if required.
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
If you’d like to lead a well-supported kitchen with a great work–life balance, apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented Stock Controller to join our team, full-time, at Hamstreet Garden Centre. This role is based in Hamstreet, 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% 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
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% 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 looking for enthusiastic, professional and driven individuals to join our expanding team at Hamstreet Garden Centre, with both part time and full-time opportunities available.
The successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of retail environments, ideally with an interest in garden centres and horticulture, and be able to use their skills to support the team in delivering an excellent customer experience while helping drive the business forward.
Renowned for expert customer care and high-quality plants and products, we are looking for team members who are as passionate about our business as we are, and who understand the importance of outstanding service and attention to detail.
Day-to-day responsibilities include displaying and maintaining stock, assisting customers and liaising with suppliers, as well as general shop duties and organisational tasks to ensure the centre is clean, well presented and fully stocked.
Please note that this role includes alternate weekend working (full-time) or a weekend day (part time). These are manual roles which requires heavy lifting and the operation of machinery.
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
The successful candidates will have a demonstrable working knowledge of retail environments, ideally with an interest in garden centres and horticulture, and be able to use their skills to support the team in delivering an excellent customer experience while helping drive the business forward.
Renowned for expert customer care and high-quality plants and products, we are looking for team members who are as passionate about our business as we are, and who understand the importance of outstanding service and attention to detail.
Day-to-day responsibilities include displaying and maintaining stock, assisting customers and liaising with suppliers, as well as general shop duties and organisational tasks to ensure the centre is clean, well presented and fully stocked.
Please note that this role includes alternate weekend working (full-time) or a weekend day (part time). These are manual roles which requires heavy lifting and the operation of machinery.
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