Landscape Manager/Horticulturist (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Oliver Winery

  Bloomington, Indiana

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Landscape Manager/Horticulturist designs, manages, implements, and maintains all areas related to landscape at Oliver Winery and Vineyards. Oliver Winery's landscape and gardens are comprised of highly manicured landscape beds, lawns, and natural terrain.

The Landscape Manager/Horticulturist is a manager within the Facility Department and supervises a team of part time, seasonal, and full time staff. This position is responsible for managing a team to create a garden experience for our guests of the highest standards that is an integral part of our overall customer experience. Attention to detail in regard to appearance, safety, comfort, beauty and functionality is a critical responsibility of this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the landscaping crew with efficiency, attention to detail, and in a manner that achieves the highest level of standards.
• Design, install, and maintain seasonal plantings, gardens and landscaped areas of the winery. 
• Purchase of all plants, landscape materials, and tools required.
• Accurately labels and maintains records of plants and their locations throughout the winery.
• Work with guest experience in mind and manage crew to be cognizant of guest experience as well. Interacts with customers and staff in an educational, friendly, inviting way in an effort to enhance customer experience.
• Works with Facility Manager and staff to maintain workspace, tools, and grounds in a clean and well-organized manner.
• Assist in other areas of winery operation when needed.
• Additional duties, as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven Management Skills
• Horticultural Knowledge: Degree or experience in Horticulture or related academic experience.
• Significant experience in managing large complex gardens.
• Must possess a detailed knowledge and understanding of plants.
• Proven success in hospitality landscape and design.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to be insured on company vehicles. 
• Due to the nature of our business, must be at least 21 years of age.

The Ideal Candidate will:
• Possess excellent organization, communication and prioritization skills.
• Possess a critical eye for detail. 
• Possess good management and communication skills with a focus on goals.
• Be forward thinking in all efforts. Possess the ability to plan for future seasonal plantings, specific seasonal work, and projects in regard to labor needs and acquisition of material resources. 
• Be conscientious about working within budgets and using company resources wisely. 
• Seek new knowledge and experiences to enhance value as Oliver Winery employee.
• Accept direction and constructive criticism from others.
• Interact well with customers and vendors, as well as fellow employees and winery managers.
• Exhibit interest and appreciation for wine.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, including meeting deadlines for reports & filings.
• Possess the ability to communicate ideas and instructions in a constructive manner.

In addition, all successful winery employees will be able to: 
• Use your attitude and effort to contribute to a positive work environment. 
• Be thoughtfully engaged and do your best work. Every day.
• Model the winery values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, Get Stuff Done.

How To Apply