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Gardener

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, East Street, Turners Hill, East Grinstead, Turners Hill, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH10 4QD

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GARDENER

£26,436.8 per annum + monthly service charge payment

• 4 weeks holiday rising to 5 weeks with service
• 8 Bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Employee uniform
  
  

In addition you will benefit from a range of company benefits including:

Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels

Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas

Discount off all food & beverage at all hotels

Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas

Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas

Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme In additional you will enjoy a range of other benefits when you celebrate your 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr anniversary including; your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service related holiday

The Role

A full time permanent vacancy offer all year round employment.

Part of a team of 2 Gardeners reporting to our onsite Maintenance Manager

Working 8.00am – 4.30pm, 5 days per week including Saturdays.

The prime responsibility of this role is to ensure the hotels grounds, carparks, gardens and driveways are kept clean, tidy, well-manicured and weed free.

Duties include;

• Using the petrol sit on and handheld lawn mowers to keep all lawned areas tidy and presentable.
• Ensure lawn edges are trimmed and well maintained.
• Arrange treatment of the lawns in the spring and autumn.
• Hedge trimming, leaf clearance, border weeding.
• Use the petrol strimmer and hedge cutter to keep shrubs and woodland areas tidy and well managed.
• Do seasonal planting in pots and the borders at the entrance to the hotels main building.
• Maintain garden furniture and store for winter months.
• Dispose of all garden refuse safely.
• Ensuring gravel driveway is well maintained and raked to ensure presentation for arriving guests.
• Do minor pruning of trees and clear fallen trees. Major works are carried out by our tree surgeon.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are well maintained.
  
  

The Place

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels a private group of quality hotels of distinction just outside London.

5 Red Star, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58-bedroom hotel including; individual Master Suites, Cedar Lodge Suites with balconies/private terraces and our luxury self-contained Gatehouse.

The hotel has two restaurants AG’s Fine Dining Restaurant (3 Rosettes) and Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosettes) more informal dining. In addition, the hotels 1608 Champagne Bar offers a range of fine beverages together with Cocktails and Champagnes. Sunny outside terraces are popular for outdoor service. Afternoon Tea is a popular choice for residents and visitors with a variety of menus to suit every taste and occasion.

In addition, we have a range of private dining, conference and banqueting and wedding function rooms/suites. These range from hosting small intimate private dinners to weddings and conferences for 90 guests.

Please see our website for a full list of facilities

Requirements

• Fitness and stamina required for outside working throughout the year
• Methodical and well managed working methods to ensure all priority areas are maintained and well-presented throughout the week.
• Own transport to and from work and to collect odd supplies (mileage paid)
• Must have a courteous and friendly manner as working in guest areas.
  
  

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