Company description

Flamingo Estate is seeking a Head Gardener/ Director of Horticulture, who has a passion for design and gardening.

This is a full-time salaried position with generous paid time off, health benefits, and continuing education opportunities. Our Head Gardener is at the core of what we do and is the steward of the property. As Head Gardener, you are able to put your background and experience to use as part of a team of professionals looking to showcase the best horticulture, beauty, and nutrition in California. The Flamingo Estate gardens are the incubator for product development and a wellspring of inspiration and education. As Head Gardner, you will be a driving force for the mission of the brand, with deep skills and passion for regenerative practices, ethnobotany, and tending the land with care.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the garden
• Lead all garden tours including educational storytelling around horticultural practices and the history of the estate
• Oversee a crew of up to 4 (or more for special events) including hiring and firing staff members as needed * General gardening and maintenance of the main garden and an adjacent office location – you will be the plant expert on a crew performing regular maintenance, as well as more complex install/design jobs
• Develop and maintain client relationships through face-to-face meetings with team and suppliers
• Source and purchase plant material at correct times of the season in accordance with projects/plant installation * Planning year-round seasonal planting and maintenance of the entire garden including a vegetable garden, orchard, flower garden, and native hillside.
• Manage the care for animals at the Estate (dogs, goats, chickens)
• Oversee all exterior lighting design including installation
• Assists teams with hands-on production work in preparation for (and during) regular photoshoots
• Assists teams with hands-on production work in preparation for events in the garden
• Harvesting fruit, vegetables, and flowers, and delivering them to the team for inclusion in recipes, decor, photoshoots, etc.
• Oversees beekeeper and honey harvesting (and participates in the management of the bees)
• Maintains regular contact with broader Flamingo Estate business team
• Manages the presentation of all uniforms and presentation of teams on-site
• Manage the garden budget and all staff and costs within it
• Reports problems and issues and assists with resolution
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for the entire team

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

November 13, 2023