Grounds & Landscaping Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy “Treat Others as you Wish to be Treated” and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Due to the importance that we place on our employees’ well-being, The Four Seasons has been listed in the FORTUNE Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” rankings ever since 1998. The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has 103 spacious luxury villas, 4 Restaurants and 2 Bars combining innovative recreation with the raw natural beauty of the Baa Atoll, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Whether it’s the jungle-based Antigravity YOGA or manta ray experiences or endless white beaches, the incredible setting of Landaa Giraavaru provides an amazing living environment.

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives is currently looking for Grounds & Landscaping Manager who shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about creating memorable guest experiences. The Grounds & Landscaping Manager is part of a diverse and dynamic team that provides award-winning service to our valued guests. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

A Maldivian work permit will be provided by the resort.

About Us

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy “Treat Others as you Wish to be Treated” and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Due to the importance that we place on our employees’ well-being, The Four Seasons has been listed in FORTUNE Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” rankings ever since 1998.

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has 103 spacious luxury villas, 4 Restaurants, and 2 Bars combining innovative recreation with the raw natural beauty of the Baa Atoll, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Whether it’s the jungle-based Antigravity YOGA or manta ray experiences or endless white beaches, the incredible setting of Landaa Giraavaru provides an amazing living environment.

Accolades earned by Four Seasons Resort Maldives in the past few years 

2020: World Spa & Wellness Awards 2020 | Best Resort Spa in Asia & Australasia | Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

2020: Spa China Awards 2020 | Global Wellness Resort of the Year | Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

2020: Condé Nast Traveler Spa Awards 2020 | Most Meaningful Experience | The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

2020: Scuba Diving Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 | Ranked #1 Liveaboard for Level of Luxury (Pacific & Indian) | Four Seasons Explorer

2021, 2022 & 2023: Forbes Five-Star Award

Special Requirements

• Has 4 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Possesses aptitude, management skills and upward mobility
• Possesses excellent English, math and psychometric abilities. Proficient in English written and spoken an advantage.
• Possesses tertiary education in Horticulture or Landscape Management
• Physically fit

Major Responsibilities

General

• Builds a motivated and skilled team, leads by example and instils a culture of continuous learning and improvement among employees; actively participates in Employee Relations activities and programmes
• Actively plans and manages the career development of every employee through effective coaching, training and by instilling company values; is concerned for employees' continuous development and personal growth
• Organizes and manages the department in accordance with company philosophy and policies, maximizing efficiency and productivity and achieving established goals; promotes harmony between departments
• Displays warmth, care and genuine enthusiasm when dealing with guests and internal customers; lives the Golden Rule
• Demonstrates standards awareness, by setting example for standards execution, standards testing and implementing action plans to achieve established product and service goals
• Prepares annual plans and forecasts, consistently monitors and manages budgetary goals

Departmental

• Maintains existing Resort landscape in a first class condition at all times.
• Plans daily tasks and set long term plans in place for maintenance and improvements to the Resorts landscape.
• Provides feedback and recommendations for improvements to the landscape
•      Systematically conduct standard tests during shift and communicate training and re-training needs to Department Head.
•      Oversee the orientation and training of new employees and supervise the Designated Trainers

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks

General

• Maintains an organized administration of departmental and personnel records, including rostering and leave planning
• Ensures employees adhere to the code of conduct and grooming & hygiene standards as specified in the employee handbook
• Conducts daily briefing and monthly departmental meeting (with minutes copied to division head) and participates in meetings when invited
• Provides regular and fair performance feedback to employees, formally and informally as appropriate
• Is seen as a hands-on leader, assists employees in crunch times; Walks the talk
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and ensures tools & equipment are well maintained and in sufficient supply
• Promotes and ensures a safe working environment
• Performs any additional duties as assigned

Departmental

• Prepare daily tasks for the G&L team and conduct daily briefing for communication of the days activities
• Daily walk through of the property to review landscape condition
• Manage a nursery operation and prepare new plant material for planting
• Read and review publications and stay up to date with current trends in Resort landscaping
• Attend all landscape inspections and follow up on any matters arising from the inspections
• Ensure that stocks of equipment and consumables are always adequate to allow the team to maintain the landscape
• Maintains close working relationship with the contractor and supervises third party service providers.

What to expect from your workplace…You will: 

• Be part of a culture built on mutual respect, a growing world of opportunities, and an environment that supports a personal drive for excellence.
• Be a member of a cohesive team
• Have the ability to demonstrate your unique personality and service style while fulfilling the brand standards of Four Seasons.
• Have career growth opportunities both within the Maldives and worldwide at other Four Seasons properties.
• Be part of a competitive pay and benefits plan.
• Enjoy a variety of gym, sports, diving, and snorkeling activities