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Head Golf Pro
- Marriott (Orlando, FL)
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Additional Information
**Job Number** 25088092
**Job Category** Golf, Fitness, & Entertainment
**Location** Ritz-Carlton GrandeLakes Golf, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32837VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ritz-Carlton%20GrandeLakes%20Golf%2C%204040%20Central%20Florida%20Parkway%2C%20Orlando%2C%20Florida%2C%20United%20States%2C%2032837)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Director of Golf in managing the overall daily golf operation, including golf shop, retail services, food and beverage services and the driving range areas. Directs and works with managers and employees to ensure guest and employee satisfaction while striving to maximize the financial performance of the department.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED; 2 years’ experience in the golf/course management or related professional area; member of Professional Golfers Association (PGA) or Ladies Professional Golfers Association (LPGA) ( _Membership required for US locations only_ ).
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• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or related major; 1 years’ experience in the golf/course management or related professional area; member of Professional Golfers Association (PGA) or Ladies Professional Golfers Associates (LPGA) ( _Membership required for US locations only_ ).
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Golf Operations and Budgets
• Helps to ensure cash control policies are in place and followed by all Golf team members.
• Stays actively involved with overall property goals and initiatives (e.g., project teams, property committees, community involvement).
• Ensures all employees have the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Assists the Director of Golf in meetings with guests on an informal basis at “check-in” and/or upon course completion to obtain feedback on quality of course, service levels and overall satisfaction.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters for service performance.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and providing feedback to individuals.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focusing on continuous improvement.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
• Assists with the recruiting and hiring of Golf team members with the appropriate skills.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensuring employees do the same within the team.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizing an “open door” policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizing the contributions of team members; ensuring employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.
• Adjusts staffing levels and services to meet customer demand and budget expectations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives and communicates expectations, recognizing performance, and produces desired results.
• Assists and directs the professional staff in the proper handling of all day-to-day golf events, functions and customer course play.
• Implements property safety awareness programs to ensure a safe work environment for employees and guests.
• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.
• Ensures employees are cross trained to support successful daily operations.
• Brings issues to the attention of the Director of Golf and Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $82,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
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