A Floral Designer works with flowers and greens to create displays and arrangements. Creates single arrangements or displays for larger events such as weddings, funerals or banquets; creates and maintains flower displays in hotels or offices. May grow flowers or order from wholesale suppliers.
Design and prepare floral arrangements i.e.; bouquets, sprays, wreaths or vases of flowers to meet our hotel guests' satisfaction whether it is for a guest's room, a wedding or private function. Prepare and place fresh, eye-appealing floral arrangements throughout the public areas of the hotel. Organize the storage, sale and delivery of floral arrangements. Maintain a neat, clean and orderly flower shop. Responsible for assisting with holiday and special theme decorating of both the Lodge and Inn at Skytop. Maintain live plants throughout the hotels and cottages.
REPORTS TO
: Director of Sales & Marketing
PRIMARY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
: 1. Decorate public hotel areas for holidays, theme weekends, and special events. 2. Maintain live plants at The Lodge, Inn and cottages. 3. Prepare for weddings. 4.
Perform basic flower shop duties:
a. Clean flower containers b. Clean work area c. Answer phone d. Clean cooler 5. Take phone orders and assist customers in retail shop. 6. prepare appropriate floral arrangements based on discussions with clients about their requirements, including type of occasion and budget available. 7. Ensure that flowers remain in good condition taking into account the temperature, watering requirements and storage needs.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
: At least two (2) years' experience working with floral design and decorating is necessary but willing to train the right candidate.
RESPONSIBLE FOR
: Personal appearance, uniform.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: Job requires driving, frequent standing and walking. Also requires climbing on stairs and ladders and some crawling. Must have the capability to work in kneeling positions, frequent bending, squatting, and pushing and pulling. Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
: Work takes place in the Floral Shop, Lodge and Inn. Will work in adverse weather conditions. Schedule includes weekends and holidays. Some extended hours may be required.
HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED
: Spray paint, glue and other chemicals are hazardous if improperly used; or if contact with skin, eyes or clothing occurs. Care should be taken to avoid overexposure to the sun when working outdoors. When working outdoors precaution should be taken against insects by using an insect repellent. Flower cutters and other tools can also be a hazard if used improperly.
NOTICE:
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management must reserve the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush job, or technological development) dictate. Because of various seasonal requirements, jobs in other areas of the resort may be offered as a replacement for this position to include work in other areas e.g. grounds maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen, etc.
