Kitchen Gardener

**Description**

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Vegetable Gardener to join us part-time at our 4-star Hotel in Dunkeld.

In addition to offering a salary of £12.60 per hour, 20 hours a week - flexi time an option, with the possibility of extended hours during the summer, we provide a fantastic employee benefits package which includes recommend a friend scheme, free meals when on duty, friends & family discounts on accommodation and food/refreshments at the hotel, employee of the month scheme, free use of leisure club facilities.

Dunkeld House Hotel boasts an unrivalled experience of Scottish country living. Our four-star luxury hotel sits on 280 acres of well-maintained and natural woodland and overlooks the wide and fast-flowing River Tay. We have 100 bedrooms, gym, spa facilities and pool and a selection of conference and event facilities to accommodate weddings, private functions, and business services.

**The Role**
- Join us in this fairly new project and work with our Food & beverage team, ensuring that the Herbs and Vegetable gardens support our operation.
- 15 raised beds and Polly tunnel the size of 2 tennis courts offer space to grow seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits and surrounding areas are maintained to a high standard and kept clear of leaves, debris, and litter.
- To take the lead in planning seeding and growing seasonal crops Regular maintenance of the pathways to the Garden including weeding and periodic raking.
- Pruning of shrubs, bushes, and hedges to maintain shape and promote strong growth.
- Care and development of ornamental areas including roses, herbaceous and bedding plants, containers, trees and shrubs, and nursery areas (herbs and fruit trees especially).
- Regular weeding of all planted areas and periodic treatment where necessary against pests and disease.
- Watering of plants
- Guided tours of the gardens to our hotel guests
- Liaising with external organisers of functions in the Garden to ensure that damage is kept to a minimum and where necessary rectified as soon as possible.

**The Person**:

- Sound knowledge and experience of vegetable, fruit garden and plant care.
- Able to identify and name plants which you have previously worked with.
- Able to carry out horticultural tasks and techniques to a high standard.
- Able to identify pest and diseases and potential treatments required.
- Competent in the use of machinery and tools.
- Able to carry out routine checks and maintenance of machinery and tools.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to people of all levels.

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