Why choose a Career at Downtown?

Cook

Our Downtown Store Grantham Restaurant has for many years offered our customers quality food and beverages and a well-earned rest from their shopping.

We are seeking a driven, passionate and friendly Cook to support our team working 35 hours per week. 

As a Cook you will be at the heart of our operation, working in a fast paced environment with a team of fantastic people to produce an exemplary standard of food to our customers.  You will also occasionally be required to assist in other areas of the kitchen with basic food preparation, stock replenishment and general housekeeping duties.  Ideally you will have experience in a similar role.

Hours are 35 per week worked over five days a week, including alternate weekends.  A flexible approach to working days and times is desirable, and you should be available to work varying days if occasionally required.  There is no requirement for evening working in this role.

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly team at Downtown Grantham, we would love to hear from you. 

This is a national minimum wage role and our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store Boston, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference G0907.

Weekend Restaurant Assistants

Our Restaurants at both of our Grantham sites have for many years offered our customers quality food and beverages and a well-earned rest from their shopping.

We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and hard-working Restaurant Assistants to support our teams at both our Downtown Grantham store and Downtown Garden Centre restaurants at weekends. 

As a Restaurant Assistant you will be at the heart of our operation, working in a team of fantastic people to offer an exemplary service to our customers.  You will also be required to assist with basic food preparation, till work, stock replenishment and general housekeeping duties.  Ideally you will have experience in a similar role.

Hours worked are 5 or 5.5 per week usually worked on Saturday or Sundays.  Flexibility is key and you should be occasionally available to work varying shift patterns, additional hours and differing days if required.  

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly teams, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store Boston, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference G0906.

Cleaning Supervisor

The cleanliness and sanitisation of our stores, offices and workspaces has never been more important.  We strive to maintain excellent standards of hygiene and immaculate displays of our products for the benefit of customers and staff alike.

We are seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee and be responsible for our high standards of presentation across our Downtown Grantham site, usually working shifts from 7.30am to 3.30pm over 4 days a week, including weekends.

Duties include overseeing a small team and maintaining cleanliness of lobbies, entrances, walkways, toilets and restaurants across our whole Grantham site, as well as routine sanitisation of touchpoints and seating areas.  You will manage the rotas for the team and stock of cleaning supplies.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, reliable and able to communicate effectively as part of a small, close-knit team.  Applicants would be at an advantage if they have relevant cleaning or supervisory experience. 

Hours are 29 per week in total, although there may be a requirement to occasionally cover beyond your usual shift times.  Flexibility is key and you should be available to work varying days and additional hours if required.

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly team at Downtown Grantham, we would love to hear from you.  

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store Boston, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference G0905.

Weekend Restaurant Assistants

Our Restaurants at both of our Grantham sites have for many years offered our customers quality food and beverages and a well-earned rest from their shopping.

We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and hard-working Restaurant Assistants to support our teams at both our Downtown Grantham store and Downtown Garden Centre restaurants at weekends. 

As a Restaurant Assistant you will be at the heart of our operation, working in a team of fantastic people to offer an exemplary service to our customers.  You will also be required to assist with basic food preparation, till work, stock replenishment and general housekeeping duties.  Ideally you will have experience in a similar role.

Hours worked are 5 or 5.5 per week usually worked on Saturday or Sundays.  Flexibility is key and you should be occasionally available to work varying shift patterns, additional hours and differing days if required.  

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly teams, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store Boston, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference G0906.

Sales Assistant (Pets)

Do you have an interest in pets and a passion for animals?  If so, we would love to hear from you as you could be the Salesperson we’re looking for to join our Downtown Garden Centre.

We are seeking a Sales Assistant to work across our Pets and Aquatics departments focussing on presenting our stock and offering our customers excellent service on one of our busiest and most rewarding sales areas.

As well as building rapport with customers and once trained deliver expert product recommendations on areas such as pet nutrition, there is also a degree of manual handling in this role, rotating stock, ticketing, and general housekeeping to merchandise the products on offer.

You will be a key team player, with superb communication skills and good levels of self-motivation.  A prior knowledge of pet foods and their nutritional content is beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Hours are between 18 per week usually worked on three shifts a week during store opening times, including weekends during our busiest trading periods.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly Garden Centre sales team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference P0902.  

Sales Assistant (Tills)

Do you enjoy helping others and providing customers with a great service?  If so, we would love to hear from you as you could be the Salesperson with the helpful nature we’re looking for to join our tills team at Downtown Garden Centre.

Duties include offering our customers an excellent service on our busy till points, building rapport, interacting with customers, and delivering solutions to the individual customer’s needs.  You will also be occasionally required to help in other areas of the Garden Centre, including undertaking merchandising and stock control tasks or supporting neighbouring departments.

You will be a key team player, with superb communication skills and good levels of self-motivation. 

Hours are 25 per week, worked over five days a week during store opening times, including weekends during our busiest times.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly Garden Centre sales team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference P0903.  

Sales Assistant (Outdoors)

Do you have an interest in all things garden related?  If so, we would love to hear from you as you could be the Salesperson with the passion and helpful nature we’re looking for to join our team at Downtown Garden Centre.

Working across our buildings, landscaping and plants sales areas, you will focus on selling garden buildings such as greenhouses and sheds, as well as water and dead head our plants stock to keep products pristine for our customers.  Other duties include stock work and moving deliveries onto the shop floor.

As no two queries from our customers may be the same, you will focus on offering an excellent service, building rapport, interacting with customers, and delivering solutions to the individual customer’s needs.  You’ll even be selling our real Christmas trees in the lead up to the festive period!

Previous experience or an interest in plants or garden buildings is desirable and you will be a key team player, with superb communication skills and good levels of self-motivation. 

Hours are 25 per week, worked over five days a week during store opening times, including weekends during our busiest times.

Our benefits package includes staff discount of up to 20% across all of our stores, subsidised food and drink, career progression opportunities within a friendly team environment and industry-leading rewards for long service.  And as our staff trust holds 15% of our Company’s shares, employees can also benefit from a share of the profits whenever dividends are paid to Shareholders.

If you feel you would be an asset to our friendly Garden Centre sales team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter by e-mail to hrrecruit@downtownstores.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, Downtown Store, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL, quoting job reference P0904.  

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