Head Gardener

Twin Farms; Arundel; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry seeks a Head Gardener to maintain the beauty of their grounds. This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail, ensuring that the gardens create a perfect first impression for guests. The position offers competitive salary, perks, and clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

Up to 25% discount on food & beverage

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals when on duty

Opportunities for learning and development

Clear pathways for career progression

Milestone rewards and special gifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Comfort with getting your hands dirty is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the beauty of the grounds throughout the year.
• Train new staff to uphold standards.
• Participate in the Duty Manager rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

The Brownsword Group has created arguably the most iconic collection of historic countryside and city centre hotels, all wonderful properties set within beautiful grounds and cities, each with its own stories to share. Generosity, quality, and welcoming hospitality are core to their success. Their focus on being exceptional hoteliers has built a thriving hospitality business.

Job Description

Join our team as a Head Gardener and let your passion and personality shine.

Our culture emphasizes thoughtfulness towards each other and our guests, which we encourage everyone to demonstrate.

As a Head Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining our grounds' beauty throughout the year.

Experience in a similar role is essential.

Key points about the role:

1. No two days are the same; daily tasks may vary.
2. Comfort with getting your hands dirty is necessary.
3. Health & safety compliance checks are mandatory to ensure safety for all.
4. Our gardens are the first impression for our guests; they should look perfect.
5. Training new staff to uphold our standards is part of the role.
6. Participation in the Duty Manager rota is expected for Heads of Department.
7. When team members leave, you'll have the opportunity to recruit new talent.
8. Teamwork is essential; helping across departments is encouraged.

We value work/life balance and aim to be fair with rotas. Flexibility from you helps us to remain flexible.

Additional Information

Perks include:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via our Perkbox platform.
• Up to 25% discount on food & beverage in our hotels and a staff rate of £25 B&B across the group, with special rates for friends and family.
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals when on duty.
• Opportunities for learning and development tailored to your growth.
• Clear pathways for career progression, including internal promotions to roles like General Manager.
• Milestone rewards such as champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner, plus special gifts for major anniversaries, including longer stays and extra days off.