Florist

LGTC HR Development Consulting; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

LGTC HR Development Consulting seeks a Florist/Floral Decorator to support Retail Operations, Events and Housekeeping (Hotels). The role reports to Floral Shop Manager/Head Florist/Lead Event Designer.

You will design and assemble fresh floral arrangements for walk-ins, daily orders, corporate clients, and weddings, while maintaining stock, providing expert care, and delivering excellent customer service on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; floral design certification is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail floral design or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of flower/plant varieties, stem conditioning, seasonal availability, and floral mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble floral arrangements for retail, events and weddings.
• Choose color palettes, vessels, and design specs.
• Prepare and maintain stock, inspect deliveries, and care for flowers.
• Set up decor on-site and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Creativity & Color

Physical Stamina

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

Floral Design Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

JOB Tittle: FLORIST / FLORAL Decorator
DEPARTMENT: Retail Operations / Events / Housekeeping (Hotels)

REPORTS TO: Floral Shop Manager / Head Florist / Lead Event Designer

JOB SUMMARY

The Florist is responsible for designing and assembling beautiful, fresh floral arrangements for retail walk-ins, daily orders, corporate clients, and special events (weddings, banquets, and seasonal displays). This role combines artistic floral design, botany/plant care knowledge, stock maintenance, and customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Floral Design & Arrangement

• Design custom and standard floral arrangements (bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, corsages, sympathy stands, and large event installations) matching specific themes or customer requirements.
• Select appropriate color palettes, textures, and vessel styles to complement various stems and greens.
• Follow recipe guidelines/design specs for standard catalog orders while delivering artistic flair on custom requests.

2. Inventory & Processing (Flower Care)

• Receive, inspect, and unpack fresh flower and plant deliveries from wholesalers.
• Condition fresh cut stems (stripping leaves, cutting stems at angles, applying flower food/preservatives) to maximize vase life.
• Monitor floral quality and manage cooler/water bucket hygiene daily.
• Track stock levels of flowers, vessels, floral foam, ribbons, wire, and wrapping materials.

3. Customer Relations & Sales

• Greet customers in-store, take incoming phone/online orders, and provide style or stem recommendations based on budgets and occasions.
• Educate clients on flower care instructions, seasonal availability, and flower symbolism.
• Process sales transactions using Point of Sale (POS) register systems.

4. Setup & Maintenance

• Set up floral decor and installations on-site for corporate clients, hotel lobbies, or event venues when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and presentable work areas, display cases, and storefront spaces.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification in Floral Design or Commercial Floristry is a plus.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in retail floral design, event production, or commercial plant care.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of flower/plant varieties, stem conditioning, seasonal availability, and floral mechanics (wire, tape, foam, scaffolding).

CORE SKILLS

• Creativity & Color Theory: Strong aesthetic sense and understanding of balance, proportion, and color harmonies.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours), work with cold water/refrigerators, and lift flower buckets (up to 30–40 lbs).
• Customer Service & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and sales skills.
• Time Management: Capability to multitask and work quickly under pressure during peak floral holidays (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, wedding season).