Landscaping Manager – Luxury Resort

About the role

The Landscaping Manager will lead the planning, maintenance and beautification of the outdoor environment at Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, ensuring that all gardens, lawns and green spaces meet luxury hospitality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all outdoor areas, maintaining luxury standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs and flower beds.
• Supervise, train, motivate and evaluate the landscaping team.
• Plan seasonal planting programs, floral displays and landscape enhancements.
• Monitor plant health and apply pest and disease control measures.
• Manage irrigation systems for efficient water usage.
• Coordinate projects, renovations and beautification initiatives with internal departments and external contractors.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses and optimise resources.
• Procure materials, plants, fertilizers, equipment and maintain inventory levels.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science or related field.
• 6‑8 years of landscaping or horticulture experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a luxury hotel, resort, theme park or large commercial property.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, turf management, pest control and landscape maintenance.
• Experience managing large, multiple outdoor facilities and equipment.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project‑management abilities.
• Budget management and cost‑control experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varied hours based on operational needs.

Required skills

• Horticulture
• Irrigation system management
• Turf management
• Pest control
• Landscape maintenance
• Landscaping equipment operation