Careers at Polhill Garden Centre

Join our family-run business and grow your career in a friendly, supportive environment.

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Our Mission

At Polhill Garden Centre, we’re more than just a place to shop. We’re a close-knit, family-run business that’s been part of the community since 1964. We offer a variety of career opportunities across retail, hospitality, horticulture, and customer service, with a focus on teamwork, personal growth, and making every visitor’s experience exceptional.

Whether you’re looking for your first job or your next career step, you’ll find a welcoming environment, ongoing training, and the chance to work in one of Kent’s most loved destinations.

Staff Discount

Generous discount across the garden centre and restaurant.

Perkbox Membership

Access hundreds of discounts, wellbeing tools, and rewards through Perkbox.

Training & Development

Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow.

Friendly Team Culture

Join a supportive, welcoming environment.

Current Vacancies

Restaurant Assistant | Novell's Restaurant | Temporary

Temporary Christmas Contract, Part-Time: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic Restaurant Assistant to join our busy and vibrant Coffee Corner for November and December 2025.

Hours and Days of work: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 5.30pm and Fridays from 10am to 3pm

Responsibilities:

  • Making hand crafted specialty coffees and teas.
  • Serving cakes, scones and light snacks.
  • Clearing tables.
  • Operating the Tills.
  • Assisting with baking of products.
  • Taking customer orders.
  • Assisting in the cleaning and tidying of Coffee Corner.
  • Assisting other roles in front-of-house.
  • Maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
  • Follow the law in respect of food hygiene and health and safety.