Company description

TST Resources is a large private estate located in Tarpon Springs, Florida. We have a 1.5-acre garden with raised beds, in-ground growing, citrus trees of all types, and two small greenhouses. The owners are passionate about organic growing and regenerative farming and are dedicated to using/developing these processes for food production. We are seeking an experienced gardener who shares these same passions for regenerative farming and clean organic food.

Job description

The Head Gardener will provide organic garden-grown vegetables and fresh fruit for the family/owners and friends. He/She will be a part of a close-knit team composed of the Chef, Landscape Superintendent, and Estate Manager to ensure year-round availability of seasonal, high-quality, nutrient-dense organic produce.

The responsibilities of the Head Gardener include but are not limited to: managing and coordinating all garden operations of an existing two-acre (mol) private garden on a private estate.

Working with the head Chef and the family's preferences, he or she will determine which crops to plant in the appropriate quantities. This Position will be responsible for managing the planting and harvesting schedules and their execution with the required assistants and/or interns to run a successful garden.

Requirements

• Local Florida applicants preferred but not required. Must be willing to re-locate to the Tampa Bay, FL area.
• Three years of experience in organic agriculture
• Hands-on position. Preparation of the soil, planting and harvesting experience required. 
• Good planning skills. Garden planning/layout or similar
• Experience growing food in a warm climate
• Greenhouse experience is a plus
• Familiarity with organic growing methods like Demeter, Biodynamic, Organic Natural Korean farming, and others.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Basic maintenance skills to fix irrigation or minor repairs to infrastructure and tools.
• A willingness to learn and open to new ideas.
• Valid Driver's License (needed to fulfill duties of the job)
• Background check - required due to the nature of the job working in someone's personal estate

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

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Deadline

no deadline