Head Gardener

For more than a century, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is Bermuda's only luxury urban resort. Our world-class accommodations, internationally revered modern art collection, celebrated restaurants, spa, and more, are why we appeal to Bermuda’s luxury travelers, as well as our magical team of colleagues.

Here at the iconic “Pink Palace” we embrace the spirit of being unique, passionate, pleasant, while keen on turning moments into memories for our guests – the Fairmont way. 

As a member of our Princess Team, all Heartists are valued and recognized, the same as our guests and local communities. Consider joining us, if you enjoy:

• Connecting guests to the extraordinary place we call home
• Discovering a broad offering of career paths
• Learning and thriving among a group of international hospitality professionals
• Being passionate about people and attentive to the world - we are globetrotters!
• Going beyond the walls of our hotel to support our community
• Taking pride in our differences

Then this could be THE perfect opportunity for you, and we cannot wait to welcome you.

#WeAreHamiltonPrincess

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Deliver professional, engaging, and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain resort grounds, including power-washing and upkeep of tile and stone walkways.
• Keep landscapes, shrubs, and gardens manicured, including planting, weeding, fertilizing, and horticultural care.
• Install and maintain gardens, decks, drainage and watering systems, and other approved garden features.
• Perform alterations and construction of approved gardens as required.
• Maintain and operate irrigation equipment throughout the resort.
• Use gardening tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ensure all tools and materials are properly stocked, maintained, and organized.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas and vehicles.
• Respond promptly to guest requests related to grounds and landscaping.
• Work independently and collaboratively on projects, including planning, sharing information, and organizing tasks.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal presentation at all times while performing duties.
• Being an ambassador for the Brand, Hotel, Community and Colleagues.
• Participate in Hotel Committees and events.
• Strict adherence to all Health & Safety training, guidelines and work practices previous, during and following an epidemic (whether local or global) that are established by
• Accor, local government, international bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for disease control (CDC).
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of professional landscaping experience.
• Experience in hospitality operations is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (read, write, and speak).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one; an Intermediate Truck License is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, physically fit, dependable, and highly responsible.
• Flexible and able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Practice the kinetic lifting methods when moving all heavy items
• Sitting - 0-2 hrs/day.
• Walking/ Standing/ Bending/ Reaching - 6-8 hrs/day.
• Pushing/Pulling - 4 hrs/day
• Physical Effort - Does not lift weight over 50lbs