The posting
Job Description
As Head Gardener, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Head Gardener, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:
- Oversee and coordinate the maintenance of all gardens, green areas and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are kept in excellent condition and presentation throughout the year.
- Plan and organise daily, weekly and seasonal departmental activities, delegating tasks and supervising the gardening team's performance.
- Implement and oversee sustainable and organic gardening practices, using environmentally friendly techniques for pest and disease prevention and control.
- Supervise the care of plants, trees, shrubs, lawns and vegetable gardens, including pruning, planting, fertilising, irrigation and weed control.
- Develop planting and landscaping improvement plans, prioritising native species, biodiversity and adaptation to the local environment.
- Manage irrigation systems, optimising water consumption and promoting water-saving practices.
- Oversee inventory and procurement of tools, machinery, plants and materials, ensuring their proper use, maintenance and storage.
- Lead, train and motivate the gardening team, fostering teamwork, professional development and compliance with established procedures.
- Monitor departmental budgets and operational costs, ensuring efficient use of available resources.
- Coordinate with other departments to organise maintenance activities and respond to property needs, ensuring a pleasant guest experience.
- Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, occupational safety and risk prevention regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain departmental operational records and identify opportunities for improvement in sustainability and environmental conservation.
- Uphold and ensure compliance with Six Senses guidelines and standards, including LQA, maintaining and exceeding established performance benchmarks.
- Perform any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management, according to the operational needs of the property. Qualifications To execute the position of Head Gardener, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or apprenticeship in horticulture and at least 3 year experience in a similar setting.
- Technical skills include the ability of mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and pruning, operations of flowers, plants and trees and the ability to work with various hazardous equipment in a safe and reliable manner. As well as knowledge in organic gardening practices.
- Fluent in English and Spanish;
- Fluent in English and Spanish; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
- Valid authorization to work in Spain is required. Applicants must hold the appropriate visa and/or work permit where applicable. European visa or valid work permit required.
- The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for an Head Gardener at Six Senses Quexigal Palace. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position. Six Senses Quexigal Palace is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Who we are Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand’s vision: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. You’re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life’s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures, and meaningful experiences. It’s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say. A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us. Let the journey begin.
