Head Gardener

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 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
• Training and development of the gardening team
• Manage the day to day running of all aspects of the gardening

Requirements

• Experience in team management
• English – good oral and written skills

EDUCATION

Certificate in relevant trade

EXPERIENCE

Very good knowledge of gardening operation

LANGUAGE

Maltese - beneficial

COMPETENCIES

Faculty of analysis, evaluation and decision making in the day-to-day business

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Software office (word, Excel, Access)
• Engineering Administration system

CHARACTERISTICS

• To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:
• People Oriented
• Straightforward
• Sense of aesthetics

Passion for nature and outdoor work

Being sensitive to the presence of customers and constraint

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.