Gardener

Horticulturist
Many large hotels have their own horticulturist, who reports to the assistant housekeeper.
He/she leads a team of gardeners in maintaining the landscaped gardens of the hotel
as well as in supplying flowers from the gardens for flower arrangements in the hotel.
Flowers are used largely by the housekeeping department to aesthetically enhance various
areas of the hotel. Flower arrangements may be used in banquet functions, guestrooms,
restaurants, lobbies, offices, and so on.
Duties and responsibilities The horticulturist is expected to
supervise the maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas.
ensure a smooth supply of flowers to the housekeeping department.
• assist the executive housekeeper with flower arrangements in the absence of a
florist.
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Head Gardener
The head gardener reports to the horticulturist. He is required to maintain landscaped
areas and gardens in a hotel, keeping in mind their cleanliness, aesthetic appeal, and
freshness all the year round through a well-motivated team of gardeners.
Duties and responsibilities The head gardener is expected to
• ensure that landscaped areas, gardens, rock gardens, waterways, and so on, are
maintained as per the original concept.
brief, schedule, and allot duties to gardeners.
take care of fresh seasonal plantings.
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• procure quality seeds from reliable sources at reasonable costs.
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• procure, control, and supervise the usage of manure and fertilizers.
• maintain the watering schedules and attend to any problem regarding water
shortages.
provide the hotel with flowers, garlands, wreaths, or bouquets as and when
required.
• maintain and prepare indoor plants for the hotel.
• supervise the maintenance of lawns, mowing, and replanting the grass.
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• train gardeners.
• ensure that gardeners handle equipment and tools efficiently and correctly.
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• oversee the upkeep of the plant nursery and greenhouse.
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Gardeners
Gardeners (maalis) report to the head gardener or the horticulturist. They keep land-
scaped areas, lawns, and gardens clean, aesthetically beautiful, and fresh through the
daily schedules of tasks assigned to them.