Head of Luxury Gardens & Grounds Leadership

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Head of Gardens for a luxury property in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead the full gardens department, oversee daily operations, and ensure immaculate guest‑facing spaces.

This hands‑on senior role manages about 20 staff, including a Garden Manager, with strong leadership, planning and scheduling required. Responsibilities cover legacy gardens, new developments, water infrastructure and contractor coordination, plus budgeting, safety and reporting to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in gardens, horticulture or luxury hospitality environments.
• Proven experience leading garden or operational teams.
• Strong planning, scheduling and budgeting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and external specialists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily garden operations and lead ±20 staff.
• Maintain luxury presentation across all garden spaces.
• Plan and schedule gardening work and budgets.
• Coordinate maintenance, irrigation and external experts.
• Ensure safety, guest satisfaction and timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Team management

Budgeting

Guest-facing service

English communication

Contractor coordination

Education

Horticultural qualifications

Tools

Excel

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a Head of Gardens for a luxury property in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead the full gardens department, oversee daily operations, and ensure immaculate guest‑facing spaces.

This hands‑on senior role manages about 20 staff, including a Garden Manager, with strong leadership, planning and scheduling required. Responsibilities cover legacy gardens, new developments, water infrastructure and contractor coordination, plus budgeting, safety and reporting to the CEO.