Horticulturist

Hosco_Abroad; Terni; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Constance Ephelia, a luxury resort on Mahé, Seychelles, seeks an experienced Horticulturist to maintain and develop our tropical gardens and landscapes to a high standard.

You will oversee horticultural operations, monitor plant health, manage irrigation and soil fertility, implement sustainable practices, and train staff to ensure safety and quality while collaborating with management to align projects with guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in horticulture and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to design and implement landscape projects.
• Strong knowledge of plant health, pest control, and soil management.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, propagate, and maintain tropical and subtropical plants.
• Design, plan, and implement landscape projects enhancing guest experience.
• Monitor plant health, diagnose diseases, and manage pests and nutrition.
• Manage irrigation systems and water conservation practices.
• Conduct soil analysis and implement soil amendments and fertilisation.
• Oversee garden beds, pathways, water features, and landscaped areas.
• Supervise and train horticultural staff and ensure health and safety.
• Maintain records of plant inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with management to align projects with objectives.
• Implement sustainable and organic gardening practices.
• Manage budgets and procurement of plants and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Horticulture

Garden design

Irrigation management

Sustainability practices

Job description

Constance Ephelia is a beautiful resort located on the island of Mahé in Seychelles, surrounded by stunning beaches and tropical nature. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where team spirit, personal growth, and service excellence come together. Join our passionate team and be part of a company that values people and creates memorable experiences every day. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Horticulturist to join our team at Constance Ephelia, a prestigious luxury resort in Seychelles.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing our extensive gardens and landscaped grounds, ensuring they remain a stunning showcase of tropical beauty.

You will oversee all horticultural operations, manage plant health and wellbeing, and contribute to the resort's commitment to environmental sustainability and aesthetic excellence.

• Cultivate, propagate, and maintain a diverse range of tropical and subtropical plants, flowers, and trees
• Design, plan, and implement landscape projects that enhance the resort's natural environment and guest experience
• Monitor plant health, diagnose and treat diseases, pests, and nutritional deficiencies using both conventional and organic methods
• Manage irrigation systems and water conservation practices to ensure optimal plant growth whilst maintaining environmental responsibility
• Conduct soil analysis and implement appropriate soil amendments and fertilisation programmes
• Oversee the maintenance of garden beds, pathways, water features, and landscaped areas to the highest standards
• Supervise and train horticultural staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and health and safety protocols
• Maintain detailed records of plant inventory, maintenance schedules, and horticultural activities
• Collaborate with resort management and other departments to align horticultural projects with organisational objectives
• Implement sustainable and organic gardening practices to minimise environmental impact
• Manage horticultural budgets and procurement of plants, materials, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations vetrinabakeca