Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Gardener, to support our Head Gardener in restoring our neglected grounds and develop a new walled kitchen garden whilst maintaining the existing beautiful gardens and landscape at The Retreat, Elcot Park. The grounds have tons of potential, and we are looking for someone who shares a passion for the outdoors, nature, and all things horticulture. 

This is a varied role across the gardens which includes some propagation, fruit, vegetable and cut flower production as well as all aspects of general garden maintenance such as lawn care, weeding, pruning, and strimming, in addition to year-round maintenance of meadow and woodland areas. 

Please note, this is a fixed term role from April 2025 to September 2025.

After extensive refurbishment The Retreat has been transformed to offer 55 individually bespoke designed bedrooms, two new exciting restaurant, a state of the art spa facility with membership, and many more experiences to offer our guests including our beautiful gardens.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.  
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development. 
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy. 
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary. 
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements. 
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000. 
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.  
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us. 
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3. 

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Gardener, to support our Head Gardener in restoring our neglected grounds and develop a new walled kitchen garden whilst maintaining the existing beautiful gardens and landscape at The Retreat, Elcot Park. The grounds have tons of potential, and we are looking for someone who shares a passion for the outdoors, nature, and all things horticulture. 

This is a varied role across the gardens which includes some propagation, fruit, vegetable and cut flower production as well as all aspects of general garden maintenance such as lawn care, weeding, pruning, and strimming, in addition to year-round maintenance of meadow and woodland areas. 

Please note, this is a fixed term role from April 2025 to September 2025.

After extensive refurbishment The Retreat has been transformed to offer 55 individually bespoke designed bedrooms, two new exciting restaurant, a state of the art spa facility with membership, and many more experiences to offer our guests including our beautiful gardens.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.  
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development. 
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy. 
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary. 
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements. 
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000. 
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.  
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us. 
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3.