Landscape Gardener

Landscape Gardener

Position Type: Part-time / Contract (1099)

Position Function: Non-Manager Role

Location: Chick-fil-A Summerville & Chick-fil-A Goose Creek

Reports To: Executive Director of Guest Experience

Experience Required: 1-2 Years of Relevant Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications: Requisite Experience or Certifications

Eligible for Benefits: No

Compensation: Starting at $17/hour (commensurate with experience)

About Us:

At Chick-fil-A Summerville and Chick-fil-A Goose Creek our commitment to excellence extends beyond our front counter and into every corner of our propertiesincluding our landscaping. We are seeking a skilled dependable and design-minded Gardener to bring high visual impact and meticulous care to our seasonal flower beds and green spaces. This part-time contract role is ideal for a landscape professional who thrives by planning ahead executing with precision and maintaining impeccable standards year-round. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule with consistent seasonal work.

Position Description:

• Design seasonal planting layouts and potted arrangements that reflect our brands warmth and excellence.
• Source all plants flowers and materials ahead of the season through trusted wholesale partners (for at least 2 seasonal plantings per year).
• Select plant varieties based on aesthetics seasonal performance and native climate.
• Execute planting designs with structure balance and color in mind.
• Use professional standards for spacing depth and placement.
• Deadhead prune weed water and fertilize on a consistent weekly schedule.
• Keep all planting beds topiaries and potted plantings immaculately maintained and refreshed throughout each season.
• Amend and fertilize soil seasonally.
• Maintain proper grading and drainage in planting beds.
• Monitor for pests and diseases and recommend environmentally responsible treatments when needed.
• Ensure all areas remain free of debris weeds litter and signs of neglect.
• Care for surrounding hardscape aesthetics (edges of sidewalks mulch borders etc.)
• Maintain regular communication with the Operations team to align with brand events visitors holidays and community partnerships.
• Track and report seasonal planting budgets needs and timelines.

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years of professional experience in landscape gardening (resort hospitality or high-end commercial preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Lowcountry flora climate patterns and planting cycles.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing wholesale nursery plants.
• Ability to design with color theory plant texture and seasonal interest in mind.
• Skilled in soil health fertilization techniques pruning and pest management.
• Possesses great attention to detail with a proactive mindset. Takes initiative and doesnt wait for decline before stepping in.
• Reliable transportation and ownership of professional tools.
• Able to work early mornings late evenings or on weekends to avoid disrupting guest traffic.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must have the ability to lift 25-50 pounds at a time.

Next Steps:

Upon submission of your application please email the following to : A brief letter describing your experience and interest a few photos of past planting work (before/after are welcome) and at least two references from previous clients projects or contracts. Were sorry; incomplete applications will not receive a response.