Gardener - Luxury Estate Kitchen Gardens

Ashford Castle; Cong; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation rates with RC

Free meals on duty

Employee volunteering days

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland is recruiting for a Fixed-Term Full-Time Gardener. You will join the Estate and Kitchen Garden team, supporting the production of fresh seasonal produce for our award-winning dining experiences.

Working with Head Gardener and two colleagues, you will maintain grounds, participate in crop planning, and help sustain Forbes Five-Star standards across Ashford Castle and The Lodge. This role requires a passion for gardening and sustainable food production.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a garden environment.
• Ideally experience in organic growing methods.
• General knowledge of crop production and seasonal growing cycles.
• Level 5 qualification in Horticulture (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Estate Kitchen Gardens.
• Sowing, planting, and soil preparation across productive areas.
• Weeding, cultivating, and maintaining garden beds to a high standard.
• Harvesting seasonal produce for the kitchens.
• Assisting with crop planning and rotation as directed.
• Maintaining garden grounds, pathways, and growing structures.
• Working safely and in line with Health & Safety standards.
• Assisting the gardening team with seasonal tasks.

Skills

Gardening experience

Organic growing

Attention to detail

Education

Level 5 in Horticulture

Job description

Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland is recruiting for a Fixed-Term Full-Time Gardener. You will join the Estate and Kitchen Garden team, supporting the production of fresh seasonal produce for our award-winning dining experiences.

Working with Head Gardener and two colleagues, you will maintain grounds, participate in crop planning, and help sustain Forbes Five-Star standards across Ashford Castle and The Lodge. This role requires a passion for gardening and sustainable food production.