Lead, motivate and manage a team of gardeners to ensure that the gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. Ensure all health and safety and compliance requirements are adhered to including the use of personal protective equipment and safe working practices.
The incumbent in this position Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns at the Hotel. And also maintain the beautification of the lawns and gardens in order to attract
guests to hotels lush and green surroundings.
- 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
EDUCATION:
Certificate in relevant trade
EXPERIENCE:
Very good knowledge of gardening operation
Experience in team management
LANGUAGE:
English – good oral and written skills
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
INDIVIDUAL 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
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.
