Landscape Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Design and Planning:

• Develop and implement landscape plans that enhance the hotel's aesthetics and functionality.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate landscape designs into overall property plans.

• Ensure designs are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

2. Landscaping & Irrigation:

• Coordinate projects with vendors and team members, ensuring efficient execution.

• Manage equipment inventory and procurement, preparing proposals for management approval.

• Support team recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

• Prioritize landscaping tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, and mowing according to site needs.

• Assess project requirements and propose effective solutions for plant selection and design.

• Maintain accurate "as-built" drawings and collaborate on project planning and budgeting.

• Oversee vendor selection and subcontractor management for landscape contracts.

• Establish and maintain high standards for plant care and environmental sustainability.

• Supervise project execution, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Review and approve third-party documentation.

3. Indoor and Outdoor Plants:

• Manage inventory and procurement of plants and materials, preparing proposals as needed.

• Coordinate with Housekeeping for plant placement in guest areas.

• Supervise plant care, including watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

• Schedule maintenance based on guest schedules and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Verify and approve third-party documentation.

4. Beach Maintenance:

• Supervise daily beach cleaning and sand leveling, coordinating team efforts.

• Monitor weather forecasts and plan for maintenance needs accordingly.

• Manage bobcat operations and maintenance, maintaining accurate records.

• Verify and approve third-party documentation.

5. Innovation and Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in landscaping and horticulture.

• Implement new techniques and practices to enhance the property's landscape.

• Continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the landscape maintenance operations.

This role demands strong leadership, and a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences while maximizing revenue and profitability.

Qualifications

Experience/Certificates/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Landscape Architecture, or equivalent.

• Certification in Horticulture preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape management, preferably in an upscale luxury hospitality setting / medium to large premium residential communities in the Middle East.

• Strong knowledge of plants, horticultural practices, and irrigation systems.

• Proven ability to manage budgets and teams effectively.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency in landscape design software and Microsoft Office Suite.