We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Greenhouse Café at our Great Shelford Garden Centre this summer! With 450+ seats, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and a passion for great food and coffee, we can’t wait to welcome our community.
But before we open our doors, we need amazing people to join our team! We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and hardworking individuals to help bring this café to life.
Hiring Now! Check out the Front of House and Kitchen opportunities below and apply today. Let’s create something special together!
Front of House
Learn more about the varied roles we have within the Greenhouse Café Front of House team.
Team Leader
The café Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the café, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and high-quality service experience for customers.
This role involves managing colleagues, coordinating front-of-house activities, addressing customer concerns, and supporting the café manager in implementing operational policies and procedures.
The Café Supervisor ensures a welcoming and professional environment while maintaining high standards of service.
Café Assistant
Our Cafe Assistants play a versatile and vital role in delivering a high-quality customer experience across all areas of the café.
From crafting expertly made coffee, greeting guests, managing orders, to maintaining cleanliness and supporting service, this position combines the responsibilities of a barista, server, runner, host, and cashier.
The ideal candidate brings energy, teamwork, and attention to detail to every shift, helping create a welcoming and efficient café environment.
Front of House Manager
The Front of House Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the front-of-house operations in the Café, ensuring an exceptional customer experience from arrival to departure.
This role includes managing colleagues, handling customer concerns, and working closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure smooth operations.
The Front of House Manager sets the tone for the café’s ambiance and service standards, ensuring that customers feel welcomed, valued, and well taken care of.
We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Store Person
The Store Person is responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and organisation of stock in a safe, efficient manner.
This role involves tracking inventory, handling deliveries, and ensuring that items are stored and rotated correctly.
The Store Person supports the kitchen and service teams by maintaining well-organised storage areas and monitoring stock levels to ensure supplies are readily available.
We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Kitchen
Learn more about the varied roles we have within the Greenhouse Café Kitchen team.
Sous Chef
The Sous Chef is the second-in-command in the kitchen, working closely with the Senior Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operations, high-quality food preparation, and smooth service.
This role involves supervising kitchen colleagues, assisting with menu planning, and managing kitchen inventory.
The Sous Chef also steps into the Senior Chef’s role in their absence, helping to uphold standards and provide an exceptional dining experience.
Kitchen Assistant
The Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in supporting the kitchen team, assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly.
This position involves working closely with chefs and kitchen colleagues to help prepare ingredients, manage inventory, and maintain high standards of hygiene and organisation in all kitchen areas.
Kitchen Porter
The Kitchen Porter is an essential member of our kitchen team, responsible for maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and support within the kitchen.
This role involves washing dishes, and ensuring all kitchen areas meet health and safety standards.
The Kitchen Porter contributes to a smooth, efficient workflow and helps create a pleasant environment for colleagues and customers
Pastry Chef
The Pastry Chef specializes in creating and preparing baked goods, pastries, desserts, and other confections.
This role involves developing dessert menus, overseeing the pastry section, and ensuring high-quality standards in taste and presentation.
The Pastry Chef combines creativity with technical baking skills to enhance the dining experience, often working closely with the Senior Chef to complement the main menu.
We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Kitchen Mananger
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the efficient preparation and delivery of high-quality food while maintaining a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment.
This role involves managing the kitchen team, monitoring inventory, and enforcing food safety standards.
The Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining smooth kitchen operations, controlling costs, and supporting a positive and productive team environment.
We are not currently recruiting for this role.
FAQ
Ask us Anything
Can you apply for multiple roles at once?
We ask that you only apply for one role at a time.
Please include a cover letter with your application and state any additional roles that you’re interested in here.
Are there part time jobs available?
Yes. Nearly all of our roles can be considered for part-time hours. Please include your availability in your application.
Will there be training available for all of the roles?
Yes. Any training that is required for the role will be provided.
What experience is required prior to applying?
The level of experience required will vary between roles. All applications will state the desired and required experience and qualifications for the role advertised.
Will there be parking available for staff?
Yes, we offer free onsite parking for all staff.
When will the restaurant open?
We are aiming for a Summer 2025 grand opening of the new Great Shelford Greenhouse Café.
Will the Sunflower Café Still be open after the Greenhouse Café is open?
No, the new Greenhouse Café will replace the existing Sunflower Café with an enhanced customer dining experience.
What will be the Cafe opening times be?
Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 16:30
Sunday 10:00 – 15:30
Food Service Times
Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 15:30*
Sunday 10:00 – 15:00*
*Please note the hot food menu finishes 30 minutes before
Will the Café be open in the evening?
No. The Café will only remain open during normal store opening hours.
Are dogs allowed in the Café?
We will have a designated area suitable for dogs.
Partnering with
We are a family run collection of local garden centres in the Cambridge area. Gardening is our passion.
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Scotsdales Garden Centre
Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5JT
- Email: info@scotsdales.com
- Phone: 01223 842777
- Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00AM - 18:00PM
- Hours: Sun 10:00AM - 4:30PM
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