Landscaping Manager – Six Senses Amaala

IHG; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Saudi Arabia seeks a Landscaping Manager to oversee landscaping operations and ensure adherence to sustainability practices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in horticulture, over a year of relevant experience in luxury hotels, and strong project design skills. Responsibilities include managing the landscaping team and maintaining the exterior premises to meet quality standards. The company values wellness and strives for an innovative service offering.

Qualifications

• More than one year’s experience in a similar role in luxury hotels.
• Proven results in managing landscaping teams.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the landscaping team.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of all exterior areas.
• Assess and review services to ensure relevance and innovation.

Skills

Project analysis and design

Knowledge of landscaping products

Fluency in English

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in horticulture

Job description

As Landscaping Manager, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Landscaping Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
• Focus on the rejuvenation of the department.
• Ensure that products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
• Manage the day-to-day operations’ of landscaping team and areas.
• Responsible for up keeping and care of all the exterior and garden areas. It may include vegetable gardens or mushroom huts or any other facility affecting the landscaping.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.
• Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Knowledge and strict adherence to LQA standards.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Landscaping Manager, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or closely related field and more than one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Technical skills include the ability to analyze and design projects and maintaining full knowledge of landscaping-related products and services used in resorts.
• Fluent in English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Landscaping Manager at Six Senses Amaala. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Amaala is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.