Bird in Hand is a premium Adelaide Hills winery pursuing the goal of being the pinnacle of wine, food, artistic experiences and design. Much more than a winery, they produce quality wines as well as host a range of bespoke events locally, interstate and across the globe.
They aim to inspire excellence in every aspect of the organisation, for the wellbeing of shareholders, staff and the general community. To achieve the goal of delivering the experience of excellence, they expect the highest degree of ethics, integrity, honesty, and professionalism from all their employees.
Bird in Hand maintains a high standard of environmental practices across the business. They feel that they should be making every effort to look after our clean, green Adelaide Hills and have eliminated all synthetic pesticides and fungicides from the estate vineyards and gardens. They actively encourage biodiversity with the aim to bring back native grasses undervine and a healthy population of good insects.
About the role:
This newly created role is responsible for elevating the Bird in Hand Woodside estate and other properties to an elite standard. This managerial position will oversee the gardening services provided by Contractors and work in consultation with the Director and other team members on key projects. This role will also need to be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and being hands on!
Key responsibilities include:
Ensure the grounds of all Bird in Hand properties are aesthetically pleasing and admired as being at an elite standard
Manage and instruct the services of gardening Contractors at the Woodside estate
Ensure sustainable practices are adopted and continually improved in the management of the properties
Work in consultation with the Viticulturist to establish a green waste site
Oversee the effective operation of the onsite Woodside kitchen garden and enhancements to private family residence
Implement and manage key improvement projects
Skills & experience:
The successful candidate will have experience managing a large luxury garden or estate. Key attributes needed to succeed in this role include attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality and excellence in all that you do. A commitment to sustainability and Bird in Hand’s environmental principles is imperative.
Culture & benefits:
A family-owned winery, this organisation has strong drive around developing a positive, collaborative and fun working culture who value staff contribution and development. A team who are passionate and determined, they have lofty goals but enjoy themselves along the way.
Applications in Microsoft Word only should be forwarded to Ruth Harenquoting reference number JO-2110-5453. Telephone enquiries are welcome on 8100 8875.
