Current Vacancies

We have a number of full and part time roles available within the garden centre..

Garden Centre Plant Area Supervisor

Do you have a green thumb and a passion for leading teams in a dynamic environment? Our thriving garden centre is seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Garden Centre Plant Area Supervisor. This role requires someone with a strong team spirit, physical stamina, computer proficiency, and good plant knowledge. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and lead by example in creating a vibrant and customer-friendly plant area, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead our team to maintain and enhance the plant area, ensuring it remains an inviting and inspiring space for our customers.
  • Lead by example in providing exceptional customer service, offering expert advice on plant selection, care, and maintenance.
  • Coordinate daily operations, including restocking shelves, arranging displays, and ensuring plant health and appearance meet our high standards.
  • Manage and motivate a team of plant enthusiasts, providing guidance, and support to ensure everyone performs at their best.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of plants, including their specific care requirements, seasonal trends, and common issues.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in a supervisory role would be preferred.
  • Physical fitness and stamina to perform tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending, often in outdoor conditions.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, for inventory management and analysis.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Garden Centre Plant Area Supervisor position. Join us in sharing your passion for plants and helping our customers create beautiful outdoor spaces.

Hours of work: Full time hours to include alternate weekends with a regular day off in the week.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

Catering Staff – Part Time / Full Time

We are looking for a part time and full time Catering Staff to join The Lime Tree Restaurant.

If you enjoy working as part of a busy team, in a fast paced environment, you’re hard working and have good customer service skills, then this could be the next job for you!

Hours of work:

Part time and full time hours available but includes alternate weekend work

Part Time Cook

We are looking for a part time cook to work in The Lime Tree Restaurant in our large family independent garden centre.
 
The role includes:
To prepare and cook a selection of high quality home-made hot and cold food for our busy breakfast and lunchtime service.
 
Skills required:
  • Friendly, enthusiastic, motivated and someone who strives for excellence
  • Organised and able to prioritise
  • Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • A team player with excellent communication skills
  • Creative and passionate about food

Hours of work:

Negotiable

 

Please send a covering letter and copy of your CV to:
mail@stratfordgardencentre.co.uk

or alternatively drop into the garden centre Customer Service Desk.