Garden & Landscaping Supervisor

The Garden & Landscaping Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the daily gardening and landscaping operations across the resort, including guest areas, villa surroundings, public pathways, back-of-house areas, team member facilities, and other assigned outdoor spaces.

This role requires someone who is practical, organized, proactive, and able to lead a team while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work of the gardening and landscaping team.
• Ensure all gardens, lawns, plants, trees, pathways, and landscaped areas are well maintained and presented to luxury resort standards.
• Plan and monitor watering, pruning, trimming, fertilizing, pest control, replanting, and general plant care.
• Maintain villa surroundings, guest pathways, arrival areas, public areas, back-of-house areas, and team member areas in a clean, safe, and attractive condition.
• Support landscaping improvement projects, seasonal planting, and beautification plans.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report any defects or water wastage concerns.
• Ensure gardening tools, equipment, machinery, chemicals, fertilizers, and supplies are properly used, stored, and maintained.
• Train, guide, and motivate team members to deliver consistent quality and productivity.
• Prepare daily work assignments and follow up on completion of tasks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments for guest requests, maintenance issues, and operational support.
• Identify plant health issues, pest concerns, safety hazards, and maintenance requirements, and report them promptly.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed, especially when using chemicals, tools, and machinery.
• Support sustainability and environmental practices in line with resort standards.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture, or island landscape maintenance.
• Experience in a resort, hotel, or large landscaped property will be an advantage.
• Prior supervisory or team-leading experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of tropical plants, soil care, irrigation, pruning, pest control, fertilizing, and general landscaping practices.
• Ability to plan daily work, organize manpower, and follow up on standards.
• Hands-on working style with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in a tropical island environment.
• Positive attitude, discipline, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Basic English communication skills preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of one of the Maldives’ leading luxury resorts.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Accommodation, meals, service charge, medical insurance, and other benefits as per company policy.
• A chance to contribute directly to the beauty, presentation, and guest experience of Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas.