Landscaping Manager at Velaa Private Island Maldives

, South Miladhunmadulu, Maldives -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscaping management, Horticulture, Team leadership, Budget management, Inventory management, Pest control, Irrigation systems, Soil management, Tropical plant care, Landscape lighting, Staff training, Safety compliance, Administrative reporting, Multitasking, Project planning

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Velaa Private Island is one of the leading resorts in the world. The combination of innovative and unique architectural design and the bespoke private service offered from our expert and experienced team ensures the perfect environment to create the most memorable and unforgettable moments for each and every one of our valued guests. Located north of Malé, within the constellation of islands that form the Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island brings a new meaning to “private moments” in the Maldives. Here the essence of Maldivian culture, lifestyle, and landscape meets limitless opportunities, where no request is too much, and each guest will ultimately feel that this is their own private island. Job Description Demonstrates a high degree of Velaa’s culture and service standards awareness. Plan, organize, and supervise all landscaping and gardening operations across the island. Ensure all landscaped areas are maintained to the highest aesthetic and horticultural standards. Oversee plant nursery operations, planting schedules, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and seasonal landscaping plans. Ensure proper maintenance of plants in villas, public areas, beaches, pathways, outlets, and back-of-house areas. Manage landscape lighting related to plants and garden features. Implement and monitor integrated pest control programs, including coordination with third-party pest control providers. Ensure timely response to guest requests, complaints, and operational issues related to landscaping. Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery and island-wide consistency. Lead, motivate, and supervise the landscaping team, fostering teamwork and professionalism. Conduct regular training sessions on horticulture practices, pest control, machinery operation, safety, and SOP compliance. Qualifications Minimum 5–7 years of experience in landscaping or gardening management, preferably in a luxury resort environment. Degree or diploma in Horticulture, Landscaping, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred. Strong knowledge of tropical plants, soil management, irrigation systems, and pest control. Good administrative and reporting skills. Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and inventories Excellent organizational and multitasking skills & confident to anticipate and manage processes. Department: Landscape

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise all landscaping and gardening operations across the island to maintain high aesthetic and horticultural standards. Lead and motivate the landscaping team while coordinating with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.