Yorkshire Lavender | Careers, Seasonal Jobs and Volunteering

A Yorkshire Lavender employee in a branded purple teeshirt tending to the flowering lavender plants

Jobs & Volunteering

Working at Yorkshire Lavender

We're proud to be a Yorkshire business, providing job opportunities to the local community. From our shop and tea room to our gardens, we have lots of roles and volunteering opportunities available during the season. Keep an eye out on this page, and across our social channels for upcoming vacancies.

Current vacancies

Take a look at the roles currently available at Yorkshire Lavender

A chalkboard next to a wall of dried lavender. The board reads: EJ's Tea Room. Please find a table number before ordering at the counter. Everything is made to order. Thank you.'

Tea Room Manager

Seasonal, Full Time (including weekends), May - August 2025

Our tea room manager is responsible for the efficient running of EJ's Tea Room, throughout the season. Duties include:

Managing the daily operations of the tearoom.
Training and supervising staff to provide excellent service to guests.
Handling guest inquiries and requests in a professional, timely manner.
Monitoring inventory and collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
Implementing and enforcing policies and procedures related to the tearoom.

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Tea Room Chef

Seasonal, Full Time (including weekends), May - August 2025

Our chef is responsible for the provision of meals and snacks in EJ's Tea Room, throughout the season. Duties include:

Managing the daily operations of the kitchen.
Providing fast and efficient service.
Liaising with Tea Room manager about menu changes and improvements.
Monitoring inventory and liaising with Tea Room manager for stock replenishment.

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A photo of the inside of EJ's Tea Room with tables and chairs all laid out for service

Cleaner

Seasonal May-August 2025

We're looking for a professional, efficient and flexible cleaner to join us for the 2025 season.

You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of hygiene across the Yorkshire Lavender shop and tea room and restroom areas.

Hours include mornings through the week and at the weekend.

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25% discount on food & drink from EJ's Tea Room

10% discount on plants and gift shop products

Free entry to the gardens + 1 companion

1 free workshop course during the season

Some of the benefits our team enjoys

Volunteering at Yorkshire Lavender

Do you have some time to spare and want to contribute to the running of an iconic and much-loved Yorkshire attraction?

Every year, many people join us to help take care of our beautiful gardens whilst making new friends, learning new skills and knowledge and sharing a love of horticulture.

During each season, along with general gardening duties to help maintain our award-winning gardens, our volunteers also assist guests with gardening enquiries, mostly about lavender! Volunteers also help out the shop team during busy periods, greeting guests and helping with seasonal events.

We also hugely appreciate volunteers when it comes to harvesting our lavender at the end of the season. This usually falls at the end of August and takes a couple of days. Food and drinks are provided and there's a wonderful team-working spirit and lots of laughs to be had!

What skills, qualities and experience do I need?

A basic level of horticultural knowledge
An interest in horticulture and working outdoors;
The ability to work as part of a team and on your own
The ability to undertake physical work for a period of time, year round, in all weathers.