What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetable Gardener Crew position at Keswick Hall and Club?
Overview
History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries.
This is the setting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center.
Coordinates with Director of Landscape for all vegetable areas. Responsible for Oakdale Vegetable Garden operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
- Coordinate with Director of Landscaping in all areas of Vegetable Garden crops.
- Supervise employees of grounds and culinary as directed by DLM.
- Apply control measures for insects or diseases, weeds for optimal fertility.
- Assist in planting, seeding, staking, mulching, weeding, monitoring water/irrigation, harvesting timing on crops and flowers.
- Harvesting, washing and delivering products to Keswick kitchen or flower shop.
- Keeping records of amount of product harvesting, successional crop rotation.
- Keep shop and tools clean and tidy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE
Strong Vegetable garden knowledge on commercial to small garden scale market garden required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays. A positive attitude. Willing to work in team atmosphere but also individually.
SUPERVISION
Position functions semi-autonomously. Position directly supervises employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. Lifting will be required. (Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs). Ability to do physical work in a variety of weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat and cold. UNIFORM REQUIREMENT Uniform will be provided. Employees are responsible for maintaining a clean/crisp looking uniform.
At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Salary : $18 - $20