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. Maintenance and Management:
   • Oversee the maintenance of gardens, lawns, trees, and other outdoor areas.
   • Ensure all landscaping is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and beauty.
   • Manage irrigation systems and ensure efficient water use.
3. Team Management:
   • Recruit, train, and supervise a team of landscape technicians and gardeners.
   • Schedule and oversee regular maintenance and landscaping activities.
   • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training and development.
4. Budget Management:
   • Prepare and manage the landscaping budget.
   • Source and negotiate with suppliers for plants, materials, and equipment.
   • Ensure all landscaping activities are cost-effective and within budget.
5. Health and Safety:
   • Ensure all landscaping activities comply with health and safety regulations.
   • Implement safety training and protocols for the landscape team.
   • Regularly inspect outdoor areas for potential hazards and address them promptly.
6. Customer Service:
   • Respond to guest feedback and address landscaping-related concerns.
   • Work closely with the guest services team to ensure the landscape contributes positively to the guest experience.
7. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape management, preferably in a hospitality setting.
• 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.