Job Description
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Fairmont St Andrews for a PGA Trainee Professional!
Working within the golf operations team and golf shop to deliver the day to day golf operation to our members and guests, we are looking for a an individual who is passionate about all things Golf.
A wee bit more about what you'd be doing:
* To assist all members, guests, and visitors through their golf experience, from arrival to departure.
* To ensure high standards are kept on a consistent basis throughout the Bag Drop, Clubhouse, Cart Staging Area, Range & Practice Facilities, the Halfway House, and Golf Course. Following established opening and closing procedures.
* Maintains a clean, orderly, and well-stocked golf shop.
* Assists shop team and Golf Operations Manager with procurement and shop assistants with merchandising and sales.
* Prepares and assists with golf outings and groups including coordinating scorecards, cart labels, rules sheets, score sheets, format sheets, gifts, pairing sheets and hole assignments.
* Monitors all members’ scores, reports handicapping to Scottish Golf.
* Assists in the creation of lesson plans and may assist in providing both individual and group instruction.
* Reconciles daily tee sheets, performs check-in, and receives payments from members and guests. Resolves challenges.
* Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager.
* Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
* Attends associate training sessions and meetings.
* Takes golf reservations for all guests, using Fairmont values, promises, and service standards.
* Assists in the end of month stock takes.
* Liaise with both golf course Green Keepers to insure they are aware of all play and issues related to their requirements.
Qualifications
* Experience in a simular role is preffered
* A people person with knowledge of Golf
* Must be elidgble to live and work in the UK
This is a Full-Time, permanent position which will be cross-functional depending on level of business within the areas of the golf department ranging from being based in the Golf Professional shop & outside services around the clubhouse area. Work also may be carried out within the hotel retail shop.
Additional Information
* Competitive Salary
* Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
* Complimentary staff canteen
* 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
* Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
* Access to gym and pool services
* Growth opportunities
* On-the-job training
* Regular social events