Manager of Horticulture & Landscape Presentation

Shell Bay, located in Hallandale, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Manager of Horticulture & Landscape Presentation! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Reporting directly to Garrett Boddington, Director of Agronomy & Grounds, this newly created full-time salaried leadership position will work closely alongside our Landscape Manager, Pedro, with one clear objective:

To elevate every aspect of our landscape presentation to an uncompromising world-class standard.

As Shell Bay prepares for the opening of our luxury hotel, private residences, marina, and additional amenities, the importance of our landscape has never been greater. Every arrival, every pathway, every garden, every specimen tree, every waterfront view, and every outdoor space contributes to the experience our members and guests expect.

Originally designed by Nievera Williams Landscape Design, our landscape is one of the defining features of Shell Bay. Your role will be to preserve that vision while continually refining and enhancing the presentation of the property as it matures, ensuring it remains one of the finest examples of luxury landscape design in the country.

Our Philosophy

At Shell Bay, we believe landscape is far more than maintenance.

It is one of the first and last impressions our members and guests experience every day.

Every hedge, flower bed, lawn edge, specimen tree, palm, pathway, and garden contributes to the luxury experience that defines our club.

We are looking for someone who views horticulture as both a science and an art-someone who notices the smallest details, believes excellence is achieved through consistency, and takes personal pride in creating extraordinary outdoor environments.

This is not a position for someone who manages from behind a desk.

We are seeking a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside the team every day, coaching by example, continually improving standards, and ensuring every inch of the property reflects the quality expected of one of the world's premier private clubs.

Position Summary

Working as part of Garrett Boddington's Agronomy & Grounds leadership team, you will collaborate closely with Pedro and the landscape staff to preserve, maintain, and continually enhance every landscaped area throughout Shell Bay Club.

This role combines horticultural expertise, leadership, craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail. Success will be measured not only by the health of the landscape but by the daily presentation of the property, the development of the landscape team, and the overall experience delivered to our members and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director of Agronomy & Grounds.
• Work collaboratively with Pedro and the landscape team to continually elevate the presentation of the property.
• Preserve and enhance the original Nievera Williams Landscape Design vision.
• Serve as a steward of the club's horticultural standards while ensuring long-term consistency with the original landscape philosophy.
• Lead by example through a hands-on approach to daily landscape operations.
• Maintain exceptional horticultural standards throughout the property.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation performance, soil conditions, fertilization programs, and integrated pest management.
• Develop seasonal planting programs, colour displays, and enhancement projects.
• Oversee pruning, shaping, edging, mulching, and presentation standards across the property.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement while maintaining consistency with the club's luxury aesthetic.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with Nievera Williams Landscape Design and other specialist consultants to ensure future landscape enhancements remain aligned with the original vision.
• Mentor, train, and develop members of the landscape team.
• Assist with scheduling, labour planning, and workflow management.
• Maintain accurate records relating to landscape maintenance, irrigation, fertilization, and enhancement projects.
• Collaborate with Agronomy, Engineering, Housekeeping, Golf Operations, Marina Operations, Racquets, and Club Operations to ensure exceptional presentation throughout the property.
• Assist in planning and executing future landscape enhancement projects.

Areas of Responsibility

• Clubhouse arrival and entrance experience
• Championship golf course landscape
• Luxury hotel grounds
• Private residences
• Marina and waterfront landscape
• Racquet sports complex
• Performance Center
• Walking paths and common areas
• Seasonal floral displays
• Signature gardens
• Future landscape enhancement projects

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Extensive experience in luxury horticulture, landscape management, botanical gardens, luxury resorts, five-star hotels, private estates, or premier private clubs.
• Strong knowledge of tropical and subtropical plant material.
• Expertise in irrigation systems, plant nutrition, soil health, and integrated plant health management.
• Experience leading and developing landscape teams.
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive, and hands-on leadership style.
• A passion for continually improving an already exceptional property.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried leadership position offering:

Base Salary

• Starting salary of $80,000 per year

Performance Bonus

• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 15% of base salary, based on:
• Landscape presentation and quality standards
• Leadership, development, and engagement of the landscape team
• Budget management and financial performance
• Successful execution of seasonal enhancement projects
• Plant health, irrigation performance, and overall property presentation
• Contribution to the member and guest experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within one of the country's premier private club organizations

Why Shell Bay?

Shell Bay Club is redefining the modern private club experience.

Beyond championship golf, Shell Bay features luxury residences, a five-star hotel, marina, world-class racquet sports, wellness facilities, and exceptional hospitality.

Our landscape is central to that experience.

We are not simply maintaining a landscape.

We are curating a living work of art that evolves every day.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.

If you are passionate about horticulture, craftsmanship, leadership, and creating extraordinary outdoor environments, we invite you to become part of the team shaping one of the most remarkable private club properties in the United States.