Gardener / Maintenance Handyman

The Montenotte, located in the heart of Cork city is an independent, privately-owned urban resort of wonderland of experiences for guests wanting to live luxury life to the full, go and explore your true nature, run wild, celebrate, and escape to the city. Built within a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We are Certified a Great Place to Work and certified as an Excellent Employer for 2024 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme. 

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, The Salt Room and offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness
• Opening in August 2024, The Montenotte will be opening The Woodland Suite Experience which will epitomize a sense of escape for guests. Nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive suites will enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity, guests will be able to choose from our River Suites and Woodland Suites. 

We are now looking for Gardener / Maintenance Handyman to join the team!

You will be working 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday).

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of Hotel grounds and general upkeep of the garden including mowing, weeding, pruning & planting.
• General maintenance duties which relate to the garden including repair of furniture, fittings, fixtures.
• To use your general maintenance knowledge to carry out tasks such as painting and decorating.
• Assist the team with recycling, waste removal and sustainability goals affecting Maintenance.
• Exterior cleaning of facades, glass, pathways etc.
• To work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be organized in your work methods.
• To carry out all duties in line with departmental Standards Manual.
• To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all standards of performance and delivery within the Maintenance department.
• Provide a channel for communication within the hotel to effectively deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
• To carry out cleaning as required.
• To liaise with other departments to ensure that all guest requests are attended to efficiently.
• Preventative maintenance tasks to try to minimize unexpected issues with equipment.
• Responding to alerts and operation messages - carrying out corrective procedures and repairs in line with SOPs and maintenance protocols.

Our #MPeople are our business!

The Montenotte offers a variety on employee benefits, including:

• World class employee changing facilities and a stylish employee restaurant Croi.
• Bespoke Montenotte uniforms for all guest-facing employees.
• Group discount HSF Health Plan.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Career guidance & coaching.
• Culinary apprenticeships.
• Trainee management development programmes.
• Internships & work placement opportunities.
• Graduate development programmes.
• Employee wellness programmes.
• Trained mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme.
• A free meal in our employee restaurant Croi while on duty.
• Free use of the Motion Health Club with facilities including:
• Free weekly employee exercise class every Thursday morning.
• Access to personal training & fitness assessments.
• 25% discount off food in Panorama.
• 25% discount off spa treatments at Bellevue Spa.
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the travel pass scheme.
• Employee engagement and recognition programmes.
• Referral reward scheme.
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability and health & safety opportunities.
• #MPeople events.
• #MPeople sporting activities.
• #Mpeople community engagement with our local community & our charity partner, Pieta.