Garden Centre Shop Manager

Following a recent in-house promotion, we are looking for a Garden Centre Shop Manager. The position requires someone with a strong business focus, responsible for the day-to-day management and buying of the indoor product groups. This will include being responsible for garden sundries and decor, garden furniture, compost, giftware and Christmas decorations.

The successful candidate must be able to maximise sales by motivating and leading a team of people. You will build trend setting and innovative displays, creating a dynamic feel which is infectious to gardeners and non-gardeners alike – whilst not forgetting the importance of high standards in merchandising and housekeeping. Our Christmas displays will also require someone with an artistic flair to enhance our inspirational displays. The role also includes overseeing our busy tills.

The right candidate is someone who possesses excellent customer service and people management skills. You must be well organised and a good, calm communicator. You will have worked in a supervisor/buyer/management position within a garden retail or similar environment before. You will be well motivated and enjoy growing sales and profitability.

You will be working as part of a wider management team and leading a team of about 15 full and part time staff, including three supervisors/buyers. You will be working 5 days a week (including 50% of weekend days), ideally working Sunday-Thursday.

We have exciting, ambitious plans for our garden centre, and only outstanding candidates should apply.

Please apply by popping into store with a CV and a covering letter stating why you would be great for the role, and ask to speak to Phil, Laura, Yasmin or John. Please call first to check that they're in work and available.

 

Part-time Baker

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate baker to work within The Garden Restaurant at Swarkestone Nursery. You will have creative freedom to bake whatever you think our visitors will love. You will be working as part of a wider restaurant team, baking and serving customers.

Ideally the right candidate would have experience baking in a commercial kitchen, with level 2 certificate in food safety & hygiene, but training will be provided for our state-of-the-art Rational ovens.

Part - time position available, working every Friday and Saturday.

Daytime hours only, approx 8.30am-5pm.

Free car parking provided.

Hourly rate paid – negotiable dependent on experience

To apply, please bring a CV and covering letter in-store to Amanda or Nikki.

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent