Floral Design Manager – Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, Saudi Arabia

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, our Hotel will offer luxury accommodation for the city’s 1.5 million annual visitors. The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque. Madinah is also home to the Quba Mosque, which is regarded as the oldest mosque in the world.

The Role of Floral Design Manager:

We currently have an opportunity for a Floral Design Manager to join our Four Seasons Hotel Madinah opening team!

Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, as a Floral Designer, you will be responsible for creating stunning floral arrangements and installations for various occasions and events. Your creativity and attention to detail will play a key role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of our floral designs.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Designing and creating unique floral arrangements, bouquets, centerpieces, and other floral installations based on client preferences and event themes.
2. Selecting appropriate flowers, greenery, and decorative accessories to achieve desired aesthetic and quality.
3. Arranging flowers in vases, containers, or other display materials using artistic techniques such as clustering, layering, and balance.
4. Ensuring floral arrangements are prepared and delivered on time for events, weddings, corporate functions, and other occasions.
5. Collaborating with clients, event planners, and colleagues to understand design requirements and preferences.
6. Maintaining proper care and handling of flowers, including trimming, conditioning, and preserving their freshness.
7. Managing inventory of floral supplies, tools, and accessories; ordering replenishments as needed.
8. Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the floral design workspace.
9. Providing excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries, suggesting floral options, and accommodating special requests.

Our Ideal Floral Design Manager candidate will have:

1. Proven experience as a Floral Designer or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing creativity and design skills.
2. In-depth knowledge of various types of flowers, plants, and foliage, including seasonal availability and care requirements.
3. Strong artistic and design skills, with a keen eye for color, texture, and composition.
4. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members.
6. Detail-oriented and organized, with a passion for delivering high-quality floral designs.
7. Knowledge of floral design trends, styles, and techniques.
8. May require occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work depending on event schedules.

Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”