Farm-to-Fork Kitchen Gardener – Outdoor Grower

Exclusive Hotels; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stay discounts across all hotels

50% dining discount

Free meals on duty

EAP & wellbeing resources

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lainston House, part of the Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Kitchen Gardener to grow fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for our award-winning kitchens. This full-time role, with part-time options, sits within the Grounds & Gardens team and supports our farm-to-fork philosophy.

You will cultivate, maintain and harvest seasonal crops, work with chefs on seasonal needs, monitor health and help present the garden to guests. Competitive pay and attractive staff benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic Kitchen Gardener.
• Experience growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to work with chefs and support sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, maintain and harvest seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.
• Planting, sowing, pruning, weeding, watering and soil preparation.
• Support supply of fresh produce to kitchens and work with chefs on seasonal needs.
• Monitor crop health and address pests or diseases using sustainable methods.
• Assist with composting, crop rotation and garden maintenance.
• Maintain glasshouses, raised beds and growing areas to high standards.
• Safely use and maintain gardening tools and equipment.
• Help present the garden as an attractive feature for guests.

Education

Horticultural qualifications advantageous

Job description

Lainston House, part of the Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Kitchen Gardener to grow fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for our award-winning kitchens. This full-time role, with part-time options, sits within the Grounds & Gardens team and supports our farm-to-fork philosophy.

You will cultivate, maintain and harvest seasonal crops, work with chefs on seasonal needs, monitor health and help present the garden to guests. Competitive pay and attractive staff benefits apply.