Head Gardener
Head Gardener
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Job Description
Main Duties
Overall responsibility for the following areas: Woodland pond walkways gravel areas orchard polytunnel greenhouse walled garden drives borders lawns courtyard plant containers and hanging baskets hot tub cleaning and water monitoring.
To liaise with the General Manager in creating and adhering to a matrix of routine and seasonal tasks. To plan cost and obtain quotes for garden projects and pass to the Estates Manager for authorisation prior to work commencing.
To create develop and maintain a diverse kitchen garden to produce seasonal herbs vegetables and edible flowers for the hotel in close liaison with the Head Chef.
To direct the gardens team assigning and monitoring routine tasks including weeding pruning mowing digging bonfire supervision leaf blowing watering sowing harvesting salting plant feeding.
To have a keen interest in wildlife conservation and implement initiatives for the support and welfare of wildlife within the Pal estate.
To plan select and administer appropriate fertiliser for different plants at the correct time of year and in the appropriate weather conditions.
To plan and undertake pruning appropriate to the species maturity time of year and weather conditions.
To monitor soil conditions plan and implement measures to preserve/improve soil structure and add/remove fertility appropriate to the purpose of that area time of year and weather conditions.
To monitor temperatures and manage appropriately e.g. fleecing plants fan heaters ventilation watering salting steps/paths/drives.
To plan propagation edible crops trials winter/summer displays adapt for supply and demand e.g. sowing additional micro herbs ahead of time so that they are available on a seasonal basis.
To identify and monitor plant pests and diseases and implement measures to prevent and tackle.
To keep a record of sowing harvesting temperature taking fertiliser applications pond treatments and tree damage.
To report regularly to the General Manager on activities and scheduled work.
Qualifications :
Personal requirements:
An extensive knowledge and understanding of horticulture and proven practical experience in applying this through the seasons. To be able to demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining a diverse walled garden to produce seasonal herbs vegetables and edible flowers for the kitchen. To have a keen knowledge of trees species and conditions and their importance and impact on the estate.
To be motivated and well organised with a clear understanding of the expectations of the business and what is required within the role. To have the skills and knowledge to maintain the gardens and defined areas of responsibility to the required standard. To have excellent communication skills and to display a positive willing and flexible attitude towards the role and the working environment.
Additional Information :
Full time permanent contract.
Meals on duty
Onsite parking
Generous employee discounts
This is a full time permanent position 40 hours per week five days over seven Monday to Sunday.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
