Gardner

As a Gardener at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel you are part of a team that brings breathtaking landscapes to life through the cultivation of natural beauty and grounds maintenance. In this role, you will work alongside skilled colleagues to plant, arrange, and maintain outdoor areas to create a visually stunning ambience. At the Belmond, the gardens often act as focal points for various experiences, including connecting with menus, picnics, and garden tours. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

- Maintaining and upkeep lawns, flowerbeds, and other outdoor areas to ensure they are healthy and visually appealing
- Seasonal planting and flower arranging, ensuring that outdoor areas reflect the changing seasons and create a visually stunning ambiance
- Designing and planning of garden layouts, including the selection of plants, trees, and shrubs to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment
- Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure that plants receive the proper amount of water

**Requirements**:

- Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks including digging, lifting heavy objects, and working in various weather conditions
- Interest in plants, horticulture, landscaping, and design including proper maintenance and care
- Familiar with gardening tasks such as planting, wedding, mulching, pruning, operating gardening equipment and tools

**Benefits**

What We Offer:
At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

- Competitive basic salary and benefits
- Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
- Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

**Location**:

- South Africa, Cape Town

Department:

- Maintenance & Engineering

Employment type:

- Full-time

**Experience**:

- Associate