The Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is an exclusive hideaway resort with all the comforts 5 stars can offer. It provides 140 airy rooms, each of which are elegantly decorated in a traditional Maltese style. The entire resort creates the ideal surroundings to relax the mind and body.
Head Gardener
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the overall day to day maintenance of all aspects of the garden and garden
building such as sheds, greenhouses etc and managing the team who perform these roles.
Plan rotas for planting and maintenance
Manage and maintain agreed standards
Manage and maintain general cleanliness in the garden area
Manage and maintain gardening supplies
Adhere to agreed budgets and maintain applicable quality standards and records
Ensuring sufficient team members at all times and within agreed budgets
Quality control of all aspects of gardening including health and safety
Assist your Line Manager
Meet your targets and those of the team as a whole
Contribute towards the smooth running of the of the organisation
Training and development of the gardening team
Adhere to statutory obligations and agreed quality and best practice guidelines
Understand all aspects of gardening services and management and train the gardening
team to enable them to confidently deal with all aspects of their roles
Manage organisation expectations and deal and resolve with all queries
Day to day responsibilities
Manage the day to day running of all aspects of the gardening
Day to day care and maintenance of gardens include insert as applicable e.g. orchard,
herbaceous borders, cut flower border, vegetable garden with raised beds, fruit trees,
fruit cages, rose garden,
Day to day care and maintenance of hedging, including
Day to day care and maintenance of the greenhouse
Provide knowledge input and advice relating to all aspects of the garden including
pruning staking feeding and spraying.
Carry out an agreed annual programme of maintenance work in order to maintain the garden
to the agreed standard.
Undertake weekend watering duties as and when required
Regularly inspect any garden structures and undertaking minor repairs or advising line manager
General garden carpentry such as assembling and maintaining furniture, replacing handles and
similar hardware.
General minor painting & decorating to maintain garden appearance
Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements
Carry out tasks within agreed time limits
Ensure compliance to agreed codes, legislation, and procedures including health and safety
Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work
Report to Line Manager
Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its visitors,
clients/customers to Line Manager
Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole
Contribute towards the smooth running of the team
Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
Identify hazards, defects and the need for repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes,
law, working practices and health and safety
Allocate workloads to team members
Supervise, manage and direct the overall performance of the team
Subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage
performance, development, coaching and general support of all gardening team members to ensure
targets are met
Maintaining accurate records and accounts as required and reporting as agreed
Set an example for team members of commitment, work ethic and habits and personal character
Responsibly use resources and control expenses to operate within budgetary controls
Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role. You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.
Qualifications:
Have achieved the qualifications insert as applicable e.g. NVQ2 in Amenity Horticulture (or an equivalent qualification)., PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates and a Chainsaw License, /D Horticulturist RHS General Certificate
Hold the following additional certificates insert as applicable
Experience in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 2 years
Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade
Practical knowledge of plants plus experience and using general garden machinery.
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for this role
Skills in general gardening and maintenance
Able to share knowledge
Leadership with ability to drive and develop a team
Genuine desire to serve the needs of customers with a strong personal responsibility for achieving customer satisfaction
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
High integrity and honesty in all dealings
Project management skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
A full driving licenceYou need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the Organisation and any applicable rules, regulations and with any law which applies to your job role.
Special Working Conditions
You may be expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s overtime policies
About Kempinski
At Kempinski Hotels we pride ourselves on delivering a beautiful performance for each and every one of our guests. Dedicated to please, educated to entertain and never compromising on the European elegance of service, we are driven by our passion for crafting distinct and meaningful experiences. Each of our remarkable properties is a stage upon which our people perform their best and every day is an opportunity to apply their unique talents. We offer recognition for your skills, an environment that encourages personal growth, and respect and support from colleagues and leaders. Connected by our shared values, our passion for craftsmanship, and our care for one another, we are a global community of hoteliers.
Your stage awaits. Discover a career crafted by you.
Organization: Kempinski Hotels
Location: Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Gozo Malta
Job Type: Regular
Job Level:
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Feb 03, 2022
Unposting Date: N/A
Job Number: 2200006X