Landscaping Manager

**Summary** ----------- **Position Title** ------------------ **Landscaping Manager** **Department** -------------- Engineering **Reports To** -------------- Director of Engineering **Position Purpose** ==================== The Landscaping Manager is responsible for preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Miraval The Red Sea through the planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all landscaped areas across the resort. This role ensures that gardens, outdoor spaces, pathways, wellness environments, and surrounding landscapes reflect Miraval's commitment to mindfulness, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences. The Landscaping Manager leads the landscaping team, oversees horticultural operations, irrigation systems, seasonal planting programs, and landscape contractors while ensuring compliance with environmental standards, sustainability initiatives, and luxury hospitality expectations. **Key Responsibilities** ======================== ### **Landscape Operations** * Manage the daily operations of all landscaped areas, gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants throughout the resort. * Develop and implement preventive landscape maintenance schedules to ensure healthy and visually appealing outdoor spaces. * Monitor the condition of plants and landscapes, identifying opportunities for improvement and timely corrective action. * Ensure pathways, meditation gardens, outdoor wellness areas, arrival experience, villas, public spaces, and back\-of\-house landscapes remain immaculate. * Coordinate seasonal planting, pruning, fertilization, pest control, and landscape enhancement projects. * Ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently and support water conservation initiatives. ### **Leadership** * Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the landscaping team through regular training and performance management. * Prepare work schedules and allocate resources to meet operational priorities. * Conduct daily briefings and ensure colleagues understand departmental objectives and safety requirements. * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. ### **Sustainability \& Environmental Stewardship** * Support Miraval's sustainability initiatives by promoting environmentally responsible landscaping practices. * Optimize water usage through efficient irrigation management and drought\-tolerant planting where appropriate. * Reduce waste through composting, recycling green waste, and responsible use of fertilizers and chemicals. * Collaborate with the resort Green Team and other departments on environmental initiatives. ### **Guest Experience** * Ensure outdoor environments consistently deliver a tranquil, wellness\-focused, and luxurious guest experience. * Respond promptly to guest concerns relating to landscaping and outdoor environments. * Work closely with Rooms, Spa, Wellness, Recreation, Food \& Beverage, and Events teams to support guest activities and special functions. ### **Financial Management** * Prepare and manage departmental budgets. * Monitor landscaping expenses and control operating costs without compromising quality. * Forecast plant replacement, equipment requirements, and seasonal maintenance expenditures. * Manage inventory of landscaping materials, tools, fertilizers, and equipment. ### **Vendor \& Contractor Management** * Manage landscape contractors and specialist vendors. * Evaluate contractor performance and ensure work meets Hyatt and Miraval quality standards. * Source plants, materials, and equipment from approved suppliers while maintaining cost efficiency. ### **Health, Safety \& Compliance** * Ensure compliance with Hyatt policies, local regulations, environmental legislation, and occupational health \& safety standards. * Maintain safe operation of landscaping equipment and machinery. * Ensure proper storage and handling of fertilizers, pesticides, and hazardous materials. * Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments. ### **Administration** * Maintain accurate maintenance records, landscape inventories, irrigation schedules, and equipment logs. * Prepare monthly reports on landscaping performance, sustainability initiatives, water consumption, and budget status. * Participate in CAPEX planning for landscape improvement projects. **Qualifications** ------------------ **Qualifications** ================== ### **Education** * Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field. ### **Experience** * Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in landscaping or horticulture operations within luxury hotels, resorts, golf courses, or large\-scale hospitality developments. * Minimum 2 years in a managerial or supervisory leadership role. * Experience managing irrigation systems and landscape maintenance programs. * Experience in arid climate landscaping is highly desirable. * Previous Hyatt or luxury hospitality experience is an advantage. ### **Technical Knowledge** * Landscape design and maintenance. * Horticulture and plant care. * Irrigation systems and water management. * Pest and disease management. * Sustainable landscaping practices. * Budget planning and cost control. * Contractor management. * Microsoft Office applications. **Competencies** ================ ### **Leadership** * Inspires and develops colleagues. * Leads by example with integrity and accountability. * Builds high\-performing teams. * Coaches and provides constructive feedback. * Drives continuous improvement. ### **Functional Competencies** * Strong horticultural knowledge. * Landscape planning and maintenance expertise. * Budget management. * Project coordination. * Vendor relationship management. * Sustainability awareness. * Problem\-solving and analytical skills. * Excellent organizational abilities. ### **Interpersonal Competencies** * Excellent communication skills. * Strong collaboration across departments. * Guest\-focused mindset. * Adaptability and resilience. * Professional presentation and demeanor. **Physical Requirements** ========================= * Able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions. * Frequently walk extensive resort grounds. * Ability to inspect landscaped areas across the property. * Occasionally lift and carry landscaping materials and equipment. * Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on operational needs. **Working Conditions** ====================== * Primarily outdoor working environment. * Exposure to heat, humidity, dust, and seasonal weather conditions. * Requires regular movement throughout the resort. * May be required to respond to urgent operational situations outside normal working hours.