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Ground Person (Kitchen Garden)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

To work as part of the team to ensure that the gardens and estate within the hotel grounds are in full compliance with the Exclusive Hotels and Venues standards. 

Role Responsibility

  • To work as part of a team to ensure that expectations are exceeded at all times in all areas of the gardens in particular Kitchen Gardens.
  • To support the gardens and maintenance teams in delivering exceptional standards in the grounds.
  • To perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
  • Help ensure that the car parks, driveways and entrances are immaculate at all times especially during icy weather, leaf dropping and such.
  • Help to maintain the view from inside the property and ensuring all climbers are maintained away from the windows.
  • Help to undertake seasonal work; hedge cutting, trees, shrubs, roses, trimming etc.
  • Responsible for creating “wow experiences” in the grounds in order to meet guest expectation.
  • To work as part of a team to constantly evaluate and improve the experience of our guests.
  • To ensure all opportunities to generate revenue for the hotel are maximised .
  • To ensure the productivity of the kitchen garden, which reduces cost to the hotel.
  • Complies with Exclusive Hotels and Venues policies and procedures .
  • Participation in gardens meetings held at property.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Friendly disposition and customer service experience
  • 2-3 years experience in Kitchen Gardens/ Gardens
  • Tractor/lawn mowing equipment experience
  • Previous experience of gardening with a genuine interest or desire to progress in horticulture
  • Ability to work both as part of a team or unsupervised
  • Experience of handling gardening machinery and the required certificates of competence. (Chainsaw/spraying certificates)
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Physical fitness and stamina

Package Description

Benefits

Hospitality is all about people and Exclusive Hotels and Venues are committed to ensuring our people are happy and well rewarded so that in turn, they pass the positivity onto our guests. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits for successful candidates include;

  • Competitive salary
  • Uniform
  • Complimentary meals whilst on duty
  • Complimentary car parking
  • Discounted room nights across all Exclusive Hotels and Venues
  • Discounts on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties

About the Company

Exclusive Hotels and Venues

 

Exclusive Hotels and Venues is a family owned collection of six individual and characterful country house hotels and venues situated across the south of England. Offering every imaginable leisure, wedding, meeting and training requirement and more they are all situated in beautiful locations, surrounded by acres of stunning countryside and gardens.

 

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