Role:

The jobholder will be a valued member of the McQueens talent team, with responsibility for helping to produce exceptional floral designs and installations for our customers. Generally working as part of a team led by a Lead Creative, Florists need to demonstrate creativity and technical competence as well as well-developed communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Our customers include some of the world’s most luxurious and demanding hotels, restaurants and event venues and organisers – all of whom expect a flawless execution of the services we have committed to provide to them. Florists play an important role in making this happen and need to be committed to going the extra mile when necessary – settling for nothing less than perfection and quality.

The role calls for a combination of passion, creativity, flexibility, team-working, interpersonal skills, organisation and planning, attention to detail, and staying calm under pressure. Most of the work we do is carried out when guests are asleep or venues are closed, so early morning starts are common and night shifts sometimes necessary.

Duties:

• Preparation of vases, materials, and equipment in the workroom
• Conditioning and preparation of flowers in the workroom
• Fulfilment and production of online products in accordance to stem count guides
• Always comply with all company policies and procedures

This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. It is expected that the jobholder will be flexible in developing their role by mutual agreement, and that they may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with their grading and expertise

Requirements:

• Creativity and passion
• A team player
• Well-developed knowledge of flower varieties and floristry techniques
• A commitment to understanding customer needs, delighting them, and going the extra mile
• Good knowledge of the flower industry
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Highly motivated and able to work under pressure
• Minimum 2 year of experience working in the flower industry
• A commitment to continuing their professional development
• Good oral and written communicator in English
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving licence preferred

To apply for this job, please email your cover letter, CV and portfolio to: recruitment@mcqueensflowers.com