Location
The Bath Priory, Bath. A stunning Georgian house hotel with 33 bedrooms built in honey-coloured Bath stone, surrounded by four acres of multi-award-winning gardens. The hotel is just a short walk from the city centre with a bus stop right outside.
Hours
Full time. Flexibility is required to support fair rotas and participate in the Duty Manager rota alongside other Heads of Department.
Salary
£35,000 per year plus service charge and tips. Service charge is shared 100% amongst the hotel team and can be around £160 per month (close to £2,000 per year) for full-time employees.
About the Role
Join our team as Head Gardener and bring your passion and personality to maintain our beautiful grounds throughout the year. No two days are the same and you must be ready to get your hands dirty. Health and safety compliance is essential to keep everyone safe. You will train new staff to maintain the high standards of our current team and help recruit new talent when needed. We work as one team, supporting each other across departments. We value work/life balance and strive to be fair with rotas while asking for flexibility in return. Enjoy many perks including competitive pay irrespective of age, retail and hospitality discounts, free meals while on duty, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. We encourage curiosity and development with unique pathways and many opportunities for internal promotion, including to General Manager level. Long service is celebrated with milestone awards such as Champagne, afternoon tea, special gifts, extra days off, and longer hotel stays.
Experience
Proven experience in a similar Head Gardener role is essential.
About you
Passionate about gardening and maintaining high standards. Flexible and willing to work as part of a team across departments. Committed to health and safety compliance. Enthusiastic about training and developing others. Able to adapt to a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
Qualifications
Relevant horticultural qualifications are desirable but not explicitly stated. A positive attitude, passion for gardening, and willingness to learn and lead are key.
