Head Gardener

Company Description

The Brownsword Group has created arguably the most iconic collection of historic countryside and city centre hotels, all wonderful properties set within beautiful grounds and cities, each with its own unique story. Our core values include generosity, quality, and welcoming hospitality, which define our success as exceptional hoteliers.

Job Description

Join our team as a Head Gardener and let your passion and personality shine.

We value our culture highly and encourage everyone on our team to show thoughtfulness towards colleagues and guests.

As a Head Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining the beauty of our grounds throughout the year.

Experience in a similar role is essential.

Key points about the role:

• No two days are the same; your daily tasks may vary unexpectedly.
• Comfort with getting your hands dirty is necessary.
• Health & safety compliance checks are mandatory to ensure everyone\’s safety.
• Our gardens are the first impression for our guests, so they must look perfect.
• You will have the opportunity to train new staff to uphold our standards.
• All Heads of Department participate in the Duty Manager rota.
• When team members leave, you will be involved in recruiting new talent.
• Collaboration across departments is encouraged; we are one team.

We prioritize work/life balance and aim to be fair with rotas. Flexibility from you is appreciated to maintain this balance.

Additional Information

Perks and Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via our Perkbox platform.
• Discounts across our hotels, including 25% off food & beverage and staff rates of £25 B&B per person, with special rates for friends and family.
• Support programs such as an external confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals during your shifts.
• Opportunities for learning and development, with clear pathways for progression, including internal promotions to roles like General Manager.
• Milestone rewards such as champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner, plus special gifts for significant anniversaries, like longer stays, extra days off, and personalized gifts.

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