Grounds Manager - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Grounds Manager
You will be responsible for driving, financial success, guest service and maximising the Grounds department potential.
Working closely with the Head of Facilities and other Managers to deliver an exceptionally well presented Hotel
You will nurture an environment that allows your team to perform at their best through high performance and high fulfilment and creating memories for our guests and giving our team opportunities of a lifetime.

Directs, leads and coaches the team's activities within the Grounds department to ensure all areas of responsibilities are covered 
Takes ownership of the Grounds team, monitoring consistent delivery of the best grounds, best practices, polices and procedures and continually looking and learning to develop your venue.
Ensures daily plans are in place and work is carried out in the correct priority order. 
Takes ownership for the maintenance of all external horticultural areas including roads and pathways within the Hotel grounds.  
Takes responsibility for keeping a plan of grounds and gardens, to use appropriate plants, shrubs etc. in keeping with Hotel and local area. 
Creates an environment where every team member is encouraged to never stop looking and learning to perform at their best
Has an exceptional level of operational knowledge specific to the area of expertise and shares this with team members, continually looking to develop innovative ways to delight our guests and team
Deliver regular team meetings to keep everyone up to date with all relevant targets and information to deliver to their best ability. 
Manages compliance with all relevant legislation, company and Health & Safety policies within your area of responsibility

Qualifications Experience
Understanding of different communication styles, along with your own, with the ability to be able to communicate with versatility at all levels
Has a high level of operational knowledge specific to your area of expertise and uses this skill and knowledge to coach team members to thrive
Ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your team, even in times of high demand
Able to manage multiple priorities and adapts quickly to changing requirements
Willingness to challenge if standards aren't meeting required levels
Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with Grounds budgets 
Ability to coach and give feedback to team members to improve performance