Current Roles

We’re currently recruiting for the following positions:

Café Supervisor

Reporting to: Café Ops / Café F.O.H Manager 

Job description 

The role involves the following key responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Cafe Ops Manager and Café FOH Manager by supervising and leading a team of staff in the day-to-day operations in our Garden Café 

  • Undertaking any tasks and procedures set out by the Café Managers, as well as supporting colleagues in their daily tasks

  • Promoting the highest standards of customer care and service

  • Assisting with training and onboarding of new staff

Qualities we’re looking for:

  • Demonstrating a professional, enthusiastic and flexible approach

  • Exceptional attention to detail and forward-thinking ethos

  • Able to promote excellent team work to achieve an exceptional customer experience

  • Demonstrate strong people leading skills

  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and be responsive to challenges and demonstrate a ‘can do’ approach

  • Work with energy, pace and passion

  • Efficient organisational and prioritisation skills

  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

  • Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience supervising a team in a Café or Restaurant environment

Shifts will include working alternate weekends and based on working an average of 28-35 hours per week. Additional weekend work may be required at peak times of the year such as Easter and Christmas. 

To apply for the role, please contact gavin@archerfield.estate by Friday 13th March.


Visual Merchandising Assistant

The Visual Merchandising Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining engaging, commercial, and brand-aligned displays across the retail shop and plant areas. This role ensures products are presented in a visually compelling way that enhances customer experience and maximises sales.

You will work closely with the Visual Manager to deliver seasonal storytelling, promote new collections, and reflect the garden-led aesthetic of Archerfield Walled Garden.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Merchandising & Display:

  • Design and implement creative in-store displays that reflect seasonal themes and product launches.

  • Maintain high visual standards across retail spaces, including plant displays, homeware, gift areas, and food sections.

  • Style products to tell a cohesive story that aligns with our brand

  • Monitor display effectiveness and make commercial adjustments as needed.

Stock & Presentation:

  • Replenish stock while maintaining visual standards

  • Ensure products are correctly priced and labelled

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of display fixtures and shelving

  • Support stock rotation for seasonal and perishable items.

Collaboration & Planning:

  • Work alongside retail and café teams to ensure a consistent visitor experience.

  • Assist with event styling for seasonal markets, workshops, and garden events.

  • Contribute ideas for seasonal campaigns (Spring planting, Summer living, Autumn, Christmas gifting).

  • Support promotional activity and point-of-sale material placement.

Customer Experience:

  • Provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to customers

  • Offer styling suggestions and product recommendations

  • Act as a brand ambassador for Archerfield Walled Garden

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Experience in visual merchandising, retail display, or styling (3 years min)

  • Strong eye for detail, colour, texture, and layout

  • Confidence in styling mannequins

  • Ability to use power tools for installations

  • Creative flair with commercial awareness

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

  • Good organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience in garden retail, lifestyle, or homeware environments.

  • Photography or social media styling experience.

  • Experience in seasonal retail environments.

Personal Attributes

  • Creative and proactive

  • Practical and hands-on

  • Positive and enthusiastic

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary 

  • Casual Dress 

  • Company Pension 

  • Employee Discount (after 3 months) 

  • Discounted or free lunch option 

  • Free on site parking 

  • Cycle Scheme 

To apply for the role, please contact ian@archerfield.estate