Part Time FOH Shift Leader – Weekends Only

We are looking for a Part Time (Weekends only) Front of House Shift Leader to lead our team whilst providing excellent customer service.
You will be responsible for supervising, leading and motivating team members on a daily basis.
As a Shift Leader, you will be the contact point for all team members and customers, so your communication skills should be excellent. Ultimately, you should lead by setting a good example and engage the team to achieve goals.
Responsibilities include:
  • Create a positive team environment
  • Set clear team objectives and delegate tasks
  • Oversee day to day operations training
  • Ensure excellent customer service at all times
  • Recognise high performance and reward accomplishments
Requirements:
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Organisational and time-management skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • A positive attitude
  • Experience in ordering and stock control

This role is for weekend work only.

Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.

CV and Cover Letter to juan@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford IP24 2RL

Seasonal Santa

A jolly person is required to join our Christmas team to provide a magical experience for children. Our Santa’s Grotto will be open every weekend starting at the end of November and all of December and Christmas week, plus ‘Breakfast & Supper with Santa’ in the week leading up to Christmas.

Hours to be agreed, flexibility will be required.

You must be reliable, enjoy talking to children, be capable of providing answers to children’s and read a short story at the breakfast and supper events.

Uniform and training provided.

CVs to – marie@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL

Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.

Barista

Full Time with Weekend Work Included.
This is a great opportunity to join an established business in our busy, successful restaurant. Working as a key member of our Front of House team, preparing and serving hot & cold drinks to a consistently high standard whilst keeping your workstation, utensils and equipment clean.
Key Skills Required:
  • Previous Barista experience is essential (At least 1 year)
  • A flexible and friendly ‘can do’ attitude
  • Customer service skills and knowledge
  • Enthusiastic to task at hand and the desire to develop new skills

Please email your CV to – juan@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL

Baker – Lime Kiln Kitchen

An exciting new position has become available at Lime Kiln Kitchen.

We are on the lookout for fantastic bakers to work in our new purpose-built bakery, coming soon! Catering experience is not essential, just the ability to make a mean cake and bring a positive attitude. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please get in touch with us via email.

Part time and full time positions available.

Please email your CV to – james@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.

Supper Club – A Taste of Italy

A Taste of Italy 2024

Introducing our fabulous menu for A Taste of Italy! 🍝🫒

Grab an Aperol Spritz and be transported to the Italian countryside whilst being serenaded with beautiful live music throughout the evening. Hosted by Lime Kiln Kitchen, Friday 7th June, from 7pm.🍹

Tickets cost £40 per person. Please call 01842 763267 to book and pre-order your dishes. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Valentine’s Dining 2024

Menu for the Evening

Lime Kiln Kitchen’s Valentine’s Day Menu has arrived! 💕
Book early to avoid disappointment! Our delectable 3-course menu will be specially served this Valentine’s Day, 14th February from 6pm.
Booking is essential so please call 01842 763267 to book and pre-order your dishes. You can also book in-store at our Customer Information desk.
Payment is taken on booking.

Valentines Afternoon Tea

Dazzle your loved one with our delightful Valentine’s Afternoon Tea for Two!
Dine a delicious selection of freshly made sandwiches, triple chocolate scones with raspberry jam, cheese scones with cream cheese and chutney, all complete with chocolate dipped strawberries, homemade strawberry shortbread and more…
Available from Saturday 10th to Wednesday 14th February, 12pm – 4.30pm*. No need to book.
£37.99
*Served Sunday 11th, 12pm until 3.30pm

Your February Garden – Winter Edition

February Gardening Jobs

  1. Prepare vegetable seed beds, and sow some vegetables under cover.
  2. Chit potatoes tubers
  3. Protect blossom on apricots, nectarines and peaches
  4. Net fruit and vegetable crops to keep the birds off
  5. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering
  6. Divide bulbs such as snowdrops, and plant those the need planting ‘in the green’
  7. Prune Wisteria
  8. Prune hardy evergreen hedges and renovate overgrown hedges
  9. Prune conservatory climbers such as bougainvillea
  10. Cut back deciduous grasses left uncut over the winter, remove grass from evergreen grasses

Plants & Flowers

Cut off old leaves of hellebores that produce flowers from ground level to exposed the flowers.

Divide clumps of herbaceous perennials to propagate, those that have become too large for their allotted space, and also those flowering poorly or have lost shape.

Deadhead winter pansies and other flowers from ground level to expose the flowers and remove risk of diseases such as hellebore leaf spot.

Lawns

Grass will begin to grow at temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius. If you choose to cut the grass, only mow when the grass is dry and set the cutting height to maximum.

Avoid walking on the lawn when frosty. This can damage the blades of grass and leave brown footprints.

Ponds

Rake out fallen leaves or shake off any that have landed on protective netting.

Keep an eye on your pond water level as hard frost can cause defects in the liner and even in concrete structures. If you notice a considerable drop in the level, then a leak may have occurred.   The repair can be done in the spring so keep the water topped up until then.

Beware of ice forming on the pond if you have fish as this can be fatal. Either install a air pump or pond heater to prevent this.

You can also make a hole by placing a saucepan of hot water on the surface until is has melted. Do not crack the ice as this can harm the fish.

Tress & Shrubs

Continue to plant roses but avoid anywhere that roses have been previously planted. This can lead to issues with replant diseases.

Check tree ties and stakes as cold and harsh winds can loosen them.

Protect new trees, hedges and shrubs from the cold weather, winds and frost. Thick dry mulch will protect the roots and branches can be covered with fleece.

Burns Night 2024

Get ready to don your kilts and tartans! Join us Thursday 25th January, 7pm for an unforgettable celebration of the legendary Robert Burns.

Dine a delectable 4 course Scottish menu, enjoy live music and of course…poetry!
Tickets cost £40 per person (includes free arrival drink and 4 course meal).
Please call 01842 763267 or visit our Customer Information Desk to book your tickets.

Menu for the Evening