Gardener

TN United Kingdom; Evershot; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Gardener to join its exceptional team at a luxury hotel in Evershot. This role involves maintaining stunning gardens that enhance the tranquil environment for guests. Candidates should have previous experience in gardening, a love for plants, and a keen eye for detail. The position offers a full-time contract with a variety of perks, including generous holiday allowances, professional development opportunities, and discounts at hotel outlets. If you are ready to contribute to a beautiful outdoor space and grow within a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday allowance

Service charge added to salary

Professional development opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

50% off food and 25% off beverages

Discounted accommodation rates

Two paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening or groundskeeping, ideally in a luxury setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces for a luxury hotel.
• Collaborate with the team to create visually pleasing outdoor areas.

Skills

Gardening

Plant Care

Landscaping

Pest Management

Communication

Education

Horticultural Qualification

Tools

Gardening Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Leaf Blowers

Job description

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Summer Lodge Country House (Evershot, Dorset)

Location:

Evershot, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Gardener ***luxury hotel***

We are seeking a passionate and skilledGardenerto
join our exceptional team atThe Summer Lodge Country House Hotel &
Restaurantin Dorset. As a key member of our grounds team, you will
contribute to maintaining the stunning, landscaped gardens that create a
beautiful, tranquil environment for our guests. Previous experience in a
similar role and a strong eye for detail are essential. A horticultural
qualification is desirable but not required. This role reports directly to the
Head Gardener.

Location:The Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
& Restaurant, Dorset

Employment Type:Full-time

Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days
off)

Salary:£25,397 per annum

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel has 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.

Key
Responsibilities of aGardener:

• Planting, watering, pruning, and
  nurturing a variety of seasonal plants, flowers, and trees.
• Mowing, scarifying, aerating, and
  weeding lawns to maintain pristine outdoor spaces.
• Preparing and cultivating soil
  for planting or sowing new greenery.
• Identifying
  and managing pests to protect the health of the garden.
• Mulching, edging, raking, and
  collecting leaves to keep gardens neat and attractive.
• Maintaining and ensuring the
  proper operation of gardening tools and machinery, including mowers, trimmers,
  and leaf blowers.
• Collaborating with the team to
  create visually pleasing outdoor spaces that meet the needs and preferences of
  the hotel and its guests.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar
  gardening or groundskeeping role, ideally within a luxury hotel or estate
  environment.
• A genuine love for plants and
  gardening with an excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to plan and manage tasks
  efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• Strong communication and
  collaboration skills, with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors in
  various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of gardening.
• A horticultural qualification is
  desirable, though not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20
  days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to
  your salary every month.
• Professional, award winning
  learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and
  family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave
  & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on
  beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at
  Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each
  year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee
  Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events
  every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the
  Quarter).
• Social and team building events
  per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation
  Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and
  dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.