We are looking for a Director of gardening at an iconic luxury resort in Marbella.
Main Objective: Supervise, plan, and execute the maintenance of the hotel's green areas and gardens, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and enjoyable environment for guests, in line with the quality standards of a 5-star hotel.
Responsibilities: 1.
Planning and Supervision: • Design and plan the layout and design of gardens, green areas, and outdoor spaces, in coordination with hotel management.
• Supervise the gardening team, assigning daily tasks and managing work schedules to ensure task completion.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance plans for all garden areas, including irrigation, pruning, fertilization, and pest control.
2.
Garden and Green Area Maintenance: • Perform and coordinate pruning, mowing, watering, fertilization, and the planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.
• Ensure that all plants and lawns are in optimal condition, maintaining a well-groomed and attractive appearance for guests.
• Control the use of plant protection products, respecting environmental and safety regulations.
3.
Personnel and Resource Management: • Coordinate and train the gardening team, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge to perform tasks efficiently.
• Manage the purchase and stock of gardening materials, such as tools, fertilizers, plants, and chemicals.
• Monitor and manage the budget allocated to green areas, optimizing resources without compromising service quality.
4.
Collaboration with Other Departments: • Collaborate with the maintenance department and other hotel departments to ensure proper integration of gardens with hotel facilities.
• Support in the decoration of events and special activities that require the use of plants and natural elements.
5.
Quality Standards Compliance: • Ensure that the design and maintenance of the gardens meet the quality and luxury standards of a 5-star hotel.
• Regularly inspect garden areas to ensure the cleanliness, order, and aesthetics of the environment.
• Identify potential improvements in the green areas and propose renovation or beautification projects for the gardens.
Key Competencies: • Leadership and organizational skills.
• Quality and detail-oriented.
• Proactivity and autonomy in decision-making.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Effective communication skills to interact with other departments and suppliers.
Aptitudes y conocimientos deseados: • Training in Gardening, Landscaping, Agronomy, or similar fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in garden management, preferably in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Knowledge of automatic irrigation systems, pruning techniques, fertilization, and pest management.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate work efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Aesthetic sensitivity and attention to detail to maintain an impeccable appearance of green spaces.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work weekends and holidays according to the hotel's needs.