5 YEAR GUARANTEE JOIN OUR TEAM
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.
join the grovewell garden centres family
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 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% staff discount on most purchases
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. 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% staff discount on most purchases
- 28 days holiday for full-time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
- Training & Development
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Want to be elf-employed this Christmas?
We’re on the lookout for a merry bunch of elves to assist us in the running of Father Christmas' grotto.
If you know your tinsel from your twinkle lights, can jingle all the way, and believe in the true magic of Christmas, then we want to hear from you!
Ideal candidates will love the smell of cinnamon, have been on the nice list at least 95% of the time and be able to bring joy to little ones (and their grown-ups, too). A fondness for festive jumpers and mince pies is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Give every guest a merry and magical welcome, smiles, sparkles, and seasonal cheer required!
- Keep the grotto looking tidy, twinkly, and ready for visitors at all times
- Team up with fellow elves and Father Christmas himself to keep things jolly, joyful, and perfectly polished.
Requirements (What We’re Looking for in a Top Elf):
- Strong communication skills and a friendly nature
- Previous acting roles, customer service or hospitality experience is helpful, but your sparkle and spirit matter more!
- Positive attitude and boundless enthusiasm for all things festive
Think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Christmas unforgettable? We'd love to hear from you.
Please note applicants must be aged 16 years or over
Send your C.V. and cover letter to our Chief Operating Elf sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
We’re on the lookout for a merry bunch of elves to assist us in the running of Father Christmas' grotto.
If you know your tinsel from your twinkle lights, can jingle all the way, and believe in the true magic of Christmas, then we want to hear from you!
Ideal candidates will love the smell of cinnamon, have been on the nice list at least 95% of the time and be able to bring joy to little ones (and their grown-ups, too). A fondness for festive jumpers and mince pies is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Give every guest a merry and magical welcome, smiles, sparkles, and seasonal cheer required!
- Keep the grotto looking tidy, twinkly, and ready for visitors at all times
- Team up with fellow elves and Father Christmas himself to keep things jolly, joyful, and perfectly polished.
Requirements (What We’re Looking for in a Top Elf):
- Strong communication skills and a friendly nature
- Previous acting roles, customer service or hospitality experience is helpful, but your sparkle and spirit matter more!
- Positive attitude and boundless enthusiasm for all things festive
Think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Christmas unforgettable? We'd love to hear from you.
Please note applicants must be aged 16 years or over
Send your C.V. and cover letter to our Chief Operating Elf sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
SSHHHH... Don't tell the children!
It turns out Father Christmas really did try to fit down the chimney and, well, let’s just say we’re recruiting.
If you know your tinsel from your twinkle lights, can jingle all the way, and believe in the true magic of Christmas, then we want to hear from you!
Ideal candidates will love the smell of cinnamon, have an excellent Ho-Ho-Ho, and be able to bring joy to little ones (and their grown-ups, too). A fondness for festive jumpers and mince pies is strongly encouraged.
Duties
- Spread the joy and magic of Christmas
- Engage with children and families, listening to their wishes
- Maintain a jolly demeanour
- Shake your belly like a bowl full of jelly (optional)
Experience
- Proven ability to deliver a hearty “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
- Jolly disposition, twinkle in the eye, and a beard worthy of admiration (real or expertly faked)
- Must be able to convincingly say “I checked the list twice”
- Experienced in toy-handling, wish-list deciphering, and mince pie consumption
- Adept at spreading joy
Think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Christmas unforgettable? We'd love to hear from you
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
It turns out Father Christmas really did try to fit down the chimney and, well, let’s just say we’re recruiting.
If you know your tinsel from your twinkle lights, can jingle all the way, and believe in the true magic of Christmas, then we want to hear from you!
Ideal candidates will love the smell of cinnamon, have an excellent Ho-Ho-Ho, and be able to bring joy to little ones (and their grown-ups, too). A fondness for festive jumpers and mince pies is strongly encouraged.
Duties
- Spread the joy and magic of Christmas
- Engage with children and families, listening to their wishes
- Maintain a jolly demeanour
- Shake your belly like a bowl full of jelly (optional)
Experience
- Proven ability to deliver a hearty “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
- Jolly disposition, twinkle in the eye, and a beard worthy of admiration (real or expertly faked)
- Must be able to convincingly say “I checked the list twice”
- Experienced in toy-handling, wish-list deciphering, and mince pie consumption
- Adept at spreading joy
Think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Christmas unforgettable? We'd love to hear from you
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shop Supervisor to join our shop floor team at Folkestone Garden Centre, overseeing several key departments.
Grovewell Garden Centres are known for delivering expert advice, excellent customer care and high-quality plants and products. As part of our team, you will share our passion for the business and take pride in maintaining these standards, while leading by example on the shop floor.
This is a hands-on supervisory role, requiring someone confident in supporting, guiding and motivating a team, whilst ensuring high standards are consistently delivered across all areas.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in a shop floor or retail supervisory role, ideally within a garden centre or horticultural environment
- A keen eye for detail
- Strong housekeeping and stock control skills
- A genuine passion for customer service, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- A positive, flexible and motivated approach, with good commercial awareness
This is a full-time position and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.
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
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
Grovewell Garden Centres are known for delivering expert advice, excellent customer care and high-quality plants and products. As part of our team, you will share our passion for the business and take pride in maintaining these standards, while leading by example on the shop floor.
This is a hands-on supervisory role, requiring someone confident in supporting, guiding and motivating a team, whilst ensuring high standards are consistently delivered across all areas.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in a shop floor or retail supervisory role, ideally within a garden centre or horticultural environment
- A keen eye for detail
- Strong housekeeping and stock control skills
- A genuine passion for customer service, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- A positive, flexible and motivated approach, with good commercial awareness
This is a full-time position and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.
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
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. 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
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk
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
Apply now, send a covering letter and your C.V. to sam@grovewellgc.co.uk