Florist Supervisor

Role summary

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The Florist Supervisor oversees the hotel’s floral arrangements, displays, and related décor for guest areas, restaurants, events, and special occasions. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel floristry, floral design, or a related creative service role, with supervisory experience preferred. The candidate should have strong knowledge of flowers, plants, preservation techniques, colour coordination, and seasonal arrangements. The role requires creativity, attention to detail, good organisation, budget awareness, and the ability to work with housekeeping, events, food and beverage, and guest services teams. Flexibility is essential, as work may include weekends, holidays, early preparation, and urgent requests for weddings or VIP guests.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for personalised service, refined accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties such as Shangri-La The Fort, Manila; Edsa Shangri-La, Manila; Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu; and Shangri-La Boracay. The group places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, professional standards, employee development, sustainability, and memorable service details. A Florist Supervisor contributes to this experience by maintaining attractive floral displays and supporting celebrations, events, and daily hotel presentation.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, and wellness. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island life can be relaxed and affordable, although popular destinations may have higher rents, seasonal crowds, and transport limitations. Manila provides the broadest career market, while resort islands offer a slower lifestyle and stronger tourism focus. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and Bureau of Immigration processing. Employers often assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm requirements before relocating. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, transportation, healthcare, and flights, and research local weather, especially typhoon and rainy seasons.