Homeplace Horticultural Supervisor
Employment Type
Job (Full-Time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
We’re looking for a hands-on horticultural leader to keep our grounds and arboretum in show condition every day of the year. As Homeplace Horticultural Supervisor, you’ll lead a versatile grounds team, own seasonal planning and the daily work order system, and play a direct role in our pursuit of botanical garden accreditation. If you take pride in a landscape that thousands of guests photograph every week — and in developing the team that makes it happen — this is your role.
About Us
For over 200 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has stood on the banks of the Kentucky River — a National Historic Landmark, a working distillery, and home to an arboretum that welcomes visitors from around the world. Our grounds aren’t just landscaping; they’re part of the guest experience at one of the most-awarded distilleries on earth, with seven Distillery of the Year titles and 150+ awards for our premium whiskies.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead, train, and inspect the work of the grounds team, holding horticultural practices to the highest standard
• Safeguard the health of the Buffalo Trace plant collection and keep the plant records database and labeling current
• Plan and execute seasonal color and landscape enhancements
• Support garden and arboretum tours, public educational programs, and accreditation requirements
• Partner with the Homeplace Planner/Coordinator and management on scheduling, SOP development, and contractor management
• Pitch in on the Homeplace team’s full range of work — event and holiday setup, building maintenance, and more
• Keep safety front and center in every project
Education and Experience
• Lead, train, and inspect the work of the grounds team, holding horticultural practices to the highest standard
• Safeguard the health of the Buffalo Trace plant collection and keep the plant records database and labeling current
• Plan and execute seasonal color and landscape enhancements
• Support garden and arboretum tours, public educational programs, and accreditation requirements
• Partner with the Homeplace Planner/Coordinator and management on scheduling, SOP development, and contractor management
• Pitch in on the Homeplace team’s full range of work — event and holiday setup, building maintenance, and more
• Keep safety front and center in every project
Application Instructions
Please click the link below to submit your application.
https://careers-btd.icims.com/jobs/16004/horticultural-supervisor-%e2%80%93-buffalo-trace-distillery/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=756&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
December 30, 2026


