About Us

At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?

With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests.

We are a forward-thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty and FREE fitness access.

We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also offer free access to The Duke’s golf course and superb discounts in our restaurants and spa. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself.

When you are not on duty at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, you have access to request to stay overnight in a variety of prestigious hotels across Scotland at a discounted rate, where available.

A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?

About The Role

You will be an integral member of the Dukes Golf operation team during our busy high season. You will contribute to the profitability & operation of all the golf outlets across the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa and support the Golf Core team. In supporting with our different departments, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain vast experience in different disciplines. This fixed term positions will provide you with strong relevant experience and skills to take forward into your future career, with opportunities to return to the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa.

Some of the areas you will support with and gain experience in are:

Guest Experience

Exceed Guest and Members expectations through excellent and engaging service.

Follow up feedback through various means & processes including hard copy and digital.

Pro Shops

Provide excellent service to our customers and support with their needs and enquiries.
Maintain the different shops with high quality displays
Stock control
Assisting with the creation of creative ideas to increase sales

Golf Ops

Buggy Store management and maintenance.
Overseeing of daily buggy operation.
1st Tee Starter - Welcome golfers to the Dukes course, offering advice on tee boxes and giving an overview of the property & course layout.
Offering advice on pace of play, course conditions and amenities such as the Half Way House, changing facilities, restaurant and driving range.
Ensure standard of arrival are of the highest standards.
Responsible for Ensuring tee sheet is organised and prepayments are taken.

Driving Range

Providing and clearing range balls whilst maintaining the set-up to a high standard including clearing baskets and tee areas.
Previous experience isn’t required as training will be provided however, to be successful in this role you will have;
Excellent customer service skills.
A desire to learn about Golf Operations / Management and assist in all areas of the Golf Core team across the resort.
The ability and means to travel to the Dukes Golf Course.
Previous hospitality / golf operations experience would be desirable but not essential.

Remuneration

Up to £12.83 per hour

Hours

Casual Contract

Benefits

Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
Free access to our on-site gym and spa facility.
Free access to our The Dukes Championship Golf Course
24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.

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Golf Operations Associate