Director of Landscaping

Director of Landscaping Engineering Department — Reports to Assistant Director of Engineering Luxury Resort | Caribbean

Role Overview Leads the Landscaping and Vehicles departments at an extensive, multi-acre luxury resort (30+ acres), owning strategy, budget, and team leadership for a diverse, medium-sized crew including irrigation technicians and grounds mechanics. Reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering and works closely with ownership, who is highly engaged in landscaping standards.

Key Deliverables

• Strategic ownership — develop, implement, and execute the resort's landscaping strategy across an extensive property footprint
• P&L management — own the Landscaping Department's Profit & Loss statement and budget performance
• Team leadership — hire, train, schedule, discipline, and manage performance for a team of approximately 16, including an Assistant Landscaping Manager and Supervisors
• Preventive maintenance — ensure effective preventive maintenance schedules for grounds equipment and irrigation systems
• Irrigation & plant health — oversee irrigation systems and pest control programs to maintain plant and turf health standards
• Cross-departmental coordination — maintain strong working relationships between Landscaping and other resort departments

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a landscaping leadership role within a luxury hotel/resort environment; candidates from private estate management or consulting-only backgrounds will not be considered a fit
• Certification in horticulture required
• Seasoned Manager (acting Director level) or above
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, ideally including experience in dry/arid climates
• Experience with pest control programs
• Proven ability to lead a diverse, medium-sized team (irrigation technicians, mechanics, groundskeepers)
• Caribbean experience preferred; open to candidates from other remote, irrigation-dependent destinations
• Genuine passion for horticulture and high aesthetic standards

Client identity withheld pending mutual candidate interest. Full benefits shared upon progression.