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Summer Lodge Country House (Evershot, Dorset)
Location:
Evershot, United Kingdom
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Posted:
02.05.2025
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16.06.2025
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Job Description:
Gardener ***luxury hotel***
We are seeking a passionate and skilledGardenerto
join our exceptional team atThe Summer Lodge Country House Hotel &
Restaurantin Dorset. As a key member of our grounds team, you will
contribute to maintaining the stunning, landscaped gardens that create a
beautiful, tranquil environment for our guests. Previous experience in a
similar role and a strong eye for detail are essential. A horticultural
qualification is desirable but not required. This role reports directly to the
Head Gardener.
Location:The Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
& Restaurant, Dorset
Employment Type:Full-time
Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days
off)
Salary:£25,397 per annum
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel has 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.
Key
Responsibilities of aGardener:
* Planting, watering, pruning, and
nurturing a variety of seasonal plants, flowers, and trees.
* Mowing, scarifying, aerating, and
weeding lawns to maintain pristine outdoor spaces.
* Preparing and cultivating soil
for planting or sowing new greenery.
* Identifying
and managing pests to protect the health of the garden.
* Mulching, edging, raking, and
collecting leaves to keep gardens neat and attractive.
* Maintaining and ensuring the
proper operation of gardening tools and machinery, including mowers, trimmers,
and leaf blowers.
* Collaborating with the team to
create visually pleasing outdoor spaces that meet the needs and preferences of
the hotel and its guests.
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a similar
gardening or groundskeeping role, ideally within a luxury hotel or estate
environment.
* A genuine love for plants and
gardening with an excellent eye for detail.
* Ability to plan and manage tasks
efficiently while maintaining high standards.
* Strong communication and
collaboration skills, with a positive, proactive attitude.
* Ability to work outdoors in
various weather conditions and handle the physical demands of gardening.
* A horticultural qualification is
desirable, though not essential.
What's in it for you?
* Holiday allowance starting at 20
days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent service charge added to
your salary every month.
* Professional, award winning
learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic recommend a friend and
family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced paid maternity leave
& paternity leave.
* 50% off on food and 25% off on
beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
* Discounted accommodation rates at
Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two paid volunteering days each
year, because we care about our community.
* Access to immediate Employee
Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
* Vibrant hotel recognition events
every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the
Quarter).
* Social and team building events
per hotel.
* Global Employee Appreciation
Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
* Free meals on duty.
* Complimentary uniform and
dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
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