We are recruiting a Head Gardener to join the team at the Thurlestone Hotel.
Live in accommodation is available in our fully refurbished staff accommodation just a 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Thurlestone Hotel & Spa is a luxury, family-owned, 4-star 65-bedroom hotel situated on the spectacular South Devon coast. The hotel includes the 2 AA Rosette Trevilder Restaurant, Voyage Spa, 9-hole golf course, The Village inn Pub as well as a range of sports facilities including tennis and a seasonal kids club.
Our mission statement is “we strive to exceed our guests’ expectations so they wish to return” and we know that we would not come close to achieving this without the wonderful people that work here.
Delivering the high-levels of hospitality and first-class service that guests have experienced here for over 120 years would not be possible without the right team so when recruiting we are looking for people with the right personality, attitude and passion to deliver an exceptional experience to all of our guests and support their colleagues at all times.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, instigate and monitor plant and tree care programmes including design, landscaping, propagation, planting, irrigation, weeding, grass cutting, strimming, rubbish maintenance and general garden and facilities maintenance.
- Engage the General Manager and owners, in the creation and delivery of a garden management plan.
- Management of plant collections, ongoing garden operations and horticulture features.
- Ongoing responsibilities include allocating work load/tasks to grounds staff and developing routine schedules, conducting risk assessments, monitoring work.
- Regular interaction with hotel residence, visitors and customer groups to enhance their experience of Thurlestone Hotel.
- Manage all garden project activities to ensure they are carried out on schedule and within allocated budgets, employing the assistance of external labour/organisations where necessary and when allowed.
- Lead, motivate and support ground staff, promote smooth working relationships, encourage internal co-operation and team working to maximise the effectiveness of this resource.
Employee Benefits
· Yearly Profit-Related Pay Bonus
· Tips
· Discounted Hotel Stay (our sister property and Pride of Britain hotels)
· Complimentary gym and spa usage
· Complimentary on-duty meals
· Complimentary parking
· Food & Beverage discounts
· Gift Voucher discounts
· Discounted Friends & Family rates
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Professional Development & Training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
