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Plant your future: Careers in Horticulture, Hospitality & Management


Organisation: The Klondyke Group Ltd

Age: 14 - 19

Duration: 1 day

Industry: Hospitality

Application deadline: 21/09/2023

Dates: 28/09/2023 - 28/09/2023

Timings: 14:30 - 15:30

Type: Virtual insight day


Attention all explorers of nature! Plant your future, watch it grow and hear all about the 'roots' into working with plants, food and management.

At the Klondyke Group, we believe that the best classrooms are those that thrive under open skies. That's why we've created an immersive experience where learning meets the magic of nature, retail, restaurants and horticultural experiences!


Join us on an unforgettable journey of discovery as expert gardeners guide you through a hands-on adventure. Unleash your inner scientist and explore the fascinating world of plants, insects, and the secrets of the soil!


Restaurants are the perfect canvas for customer service, too. Unleash your passion for engaging with people and serving homemade food and cakes through locally sourced suppliers. 

There are also Head Office roles such as Human Resources, Finance, Buying Team, Marketing, Ecommerce, Health and Safety, Property Maintenance, Profit Protection officers and Directors to name a few.

So if you’re interested in learning more, come and experience the magic of The Klondyke Group in a Virtual Insight Session where you can:

·      Meet one of our Group Catering Managers who will take you on a tour of one of our Restaurants and see them in action

·      Meet one of our Group Operational Managers who will take you a tour of one of our Garden Centre plant areas

·      Learn what key skills are needed in the workplace

·      Meet employees who have grown with company

·      Learn about the departments who support the Centres and their teams


The Klondyke Garden Centre – Where curiosity blossoms and every step reveals a new adventure!

This session is part of the Virtual Scottish Careers Gala, though students UK-wide are welcome.

When applying, answer the following questions

  • What would you consider a "great day" at work?
  • What is the most interesting aspect when considering a career in a garden centre?
  • Ask the Klondyke team a question here!

More about what we do:

Award winning family run Garden Centre business with 22 sites and 1100 staff across the UK. Visit us for exceptional plant experiences, retail and restaurant journey's.

Organisational website:

https://www.klondyke.co.uk/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • An insight into careers in horticulture, retail and hospitality
  • Learn about working with plants
  • Ask questions about the different types of careers in a garden centre

Skills You Will Gain:

Listening
Speaking
Apply here