Lead Gardener - Hotel Grounds & Horticulture

The Barnsdale; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary or hourly rate

Personalised training

Discounted rates across our hotels and

Wagestream access

28 days holiday + birthday off

Team recognition programme

Referral bonus up to £300

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary team meals

Long service awards

Industry trips & masterclasses

Apprenticeships up to Level 4

Job summary

The Barnsdale in Rutland is seeking a skilled Gardener with energy and passion for the outdoors to join our Gardens and Maintenance team.

You will care for hotel grounds, lead a small team including assistants, and help maintain plant health, pruning, and machinery operation.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, training, career progression, staff meals, holidays and more.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years gardening experience in hotels or private residences.
• Passion for plants and horticulture.
• Understanding of plant care, pruning and maintenance.
• Proficiency in operating garden machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small gardening team and delegate tasks.
• Maintain hotel grounds to a high standard.
• Collaborate with hotel staff during meetings.

Skills

Plant care

Horticulture

Pruning

Garden machinery operation

Team leadership

Positive attitude

Tools

Garden machinery

Job description

The Barnsdale in Rutland is seeking a skilled Gardener with energy and passion for the outdoors to join our Gardens and Maintenance team.

You will care for hotel grounds, lead a small team including assistants, and help maintain plant health, pruning, and machinery operation.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, training, career progression, staff meals, holidays and more.