Gardener
Manage planting inside and outside The Ivy’s restaurants, maintain high quality, join a caring team, work daytime hours, and enjoy staff discounts.
Job Responsibilities and Daily Life
This Gardener role with The Ivy is focused on caring for interior and exterior restaurant plantings. Core duties include watering, feeding, and seasonal pruning to maintain plant health and appearance.
You’ll be expected to uphold top standards by controlling plant quality, cleaning leaves, deadheading blooms, and ensuring everything is tidy and inviting for guests daily.
Working closely with a Planting Manager, you’ll also be responsible for reporting issues and assisting with pest and disease management as set out in maintenance plans.
Other tasks can involve collecting extra plants, switching out displays seasonally, and making sure pots and areas are clean and orderly to the highest standards.
A full, clean UK driving licence is required as you will be required to travel as part of these responsibilities.
Pros of the Role
There’s a generous staff discount—enjoy 50% off at restaurants for both yourself and friends, making for fantastic meals out plus the chance to celebrate work anniversaries.
The work week is structured Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, giving you predictable, daytime hours with evenings and weekends free.
Cons to Consider
This role demands a significant amount of on-your-feet, manual work, both in and outdoors, with early morning start times required every day during the week.
Strict guidelines are expected for plant displays, with regular reporting and communication required; candidates need maturity and a sense of responsibility for consistency.
Verdict
If you have two years’ gardening experience, enjoy working independently as part of a supportive team, and value staff benefits, this could be a strong fit.
Those who are detail-oriented and enjoy creating beautiful, welcoming spaces will thrive in this hands-on, well-supported Gardener position at The Ivy.