Florist

Role summary

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The Florist is responsible for creating and maintaining floral arrangements, displays and decorations throughout the hotel, guest rooms, restaurants and events. Requirements typically include previous florist or hotel experience, knowledge of flowers, plants, floral design techniques and safe handling of tools and materials. The candidate should have good artistic ability, attention to detail, creativity and an understanding of colour, style and presentation. Responsibilities may include ordering and caring for stock, preparing arrangements for functions, maintaining displays and responding to guest or department requests. A professional appearance, teamwork, reliability, flexibility and good communication skills are expected. Experience in a luxury hotel or resort environment is advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalised service, elegant surroundings and the brand promise of genuine care, often expressed through the tradition of Shangri-La hospitality. Depending on the location, employees may work in luxury city hotels, beach resorts or mixed-use developments, supporting guests from many different cultures. The group offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, wellness, events, engineering and corporate functions. In the United Arab Emirates, Shangri-La properties serve both leisure and business travellers and typically maintain high standards for presentation, service quality, grooming, teamwork and operational discipline.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, events and luxury services provide substantial employment opportunities, particularly for candidates with international hotel experience. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large expatriate community, so workplaces are generally multicultural and English is widely used. Lifestyle options range from modern city living and shopping to beaches, desert activities and cultural attractions. Summers are extremely hot, while the cooler months are popular for outdoor activities. Employers normally sponsor work visas, residence permits and medical checks after a formal offer; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, salary, gratuities and leave conditions before relocating. Costs vary considerably by emirate, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi generally being the most expensive.