Gardener

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Southampton as out new Gardener. Reporting to the Golf Superintendent, the Gardener is responsible for the maintenance, care, and aesthetic appeal of the hotel grounds, gardens, and golf course. This includes turf management, planting, pruning, pest control, and general landscaping duties to ensure a safe, inviting, and picturesque environment for all guests and team members.

What you will be doing:

Grounds & Golf Course Maintenance

• Maintain the golf course and resort grounds to ensure optimal playability, appearance, and safety.
• Prepare the golf course for play each morning, including mowing, watering, and grooming of fairways, greens, and tees.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments in accordance with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Maintain walkways, pathways, driveways, and public areas to ensure they are safe and accessible at all times.

Gardening & Landscaping

• Plant, trim, prune, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation.
• Maintain flower beds, gardens, and landscaped areas, ensuring a clean and visually appealing environment.
• Assist with seasonal planting, special landscaping projects, and resort beautification initiatives.

Equipment & Safety

• Operate, maintain, and repair garden tools, machinery, and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor irrigation systems and adjust as needed to maintain proper hydration of turf and plants.

Team & Operational Support

• Assist with special events, golf tournaments, and resort projects requiring landscaping support.
• Collaborate with the Golf, Grounds, and Maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Golf Superintendent or management.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: ·

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or turf management, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort, or golf course setting.
• Knowledge of horticulture, plant care, turf management, and pest control techniques.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications in horticulture or landscaping are an advantage.
• Familiarity with safe handling of fertilizers, pesticides, and landscaping chemicals.

Competencies, Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Competent in operating landscaping machinery, power tools, and irrigation systems.
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions. 
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a passion for maintaining beautiful and safe outdoor spaces.
• Reliable, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Committed to providing an exceptional guest experience through high-quality grounds maintenance.

Circumstances

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours and perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. as required by operational needs.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Add any other benefits relevant to your property.

What’s in it for you?

As part of Accor, a global hospitality leader with over 5,500 hotels worldwide, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities for growth and development, mentorship, and international mobility
• Health insurance, retirement savings plans, and comprehensive wellness programs
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates across the Accor portfolio
• A supportive, inclusive culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and professional development

Start your journey with us today and explore the possibilities! #BeLimitless

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Southampton is a premier luxury resort and regarded as a leader in the hospitality industry.  Our mission is to turn moments into memories for our Guests.  An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.