The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is an AA 5 star, award-winning resort based in St Andrews which prides itself on the highest levels of guest care.
We are an independently owned resort, forming part of Kohler Company, a leading global hospitality provider. To find out more about Kohler Co. please visit www.kohler.com
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.
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.
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.
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 at a discounted rate, where available.
A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love?
- All benefits subject to availability
About the Role
Our Dukes Golf Course plays host to an outstanding 5* Championship Golf Course, situated on the edge of St Andrews. The club has an excellent reputation with a range of facilities on offer to its members and guests. As we approach high season, we are currently looking to add a number of seasonal Greenkeepers to support with the maintenance and development of the golf course, it’s facilities and surrounding estate.
Duties and Responsibilities
To implement daily work programs as devised and instructed by the Head Greenkeeper.
To assist in daily course set up, including - divoting, raking bunkers, changing holes, blowing, strimming, weeding and mowing playing surfaces.
To ensure personal protective equipment and uniforms are maintained to the standard required.
To regularly assess play and traffic areas on the course; pedestrian and vehicle access routes and reporting any areas of concern.
About you
We’re looking for committed Greenkeepers to support our team during our high season, from April or May until October. You’ll be a committed individual who enjoys working as part of a team but can also work independently, following daily work programs. Ideally, you will have your NVQ Level 2 or be working towards this qualification however, this isn’t essential.
Salary
This is a casual contract working a flexible shift pattern, between May and October, with a competitive hourly rate up to £11 per hour depending on experience. There will be an element of weekend working and unsociable hours to this contract.
Benefits include:
Free on-site parking
Lunch meal provided on-site
Free fitness and leisure access
Generous discounts in our food and beverage outlets
Generous discounts in our award-winning spa
Free Golf at our Dukes golf course
24/7 employee assistance line - All of our associates are eligible to access the Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This assistance line is supported by a comprehensive care package of services and benefits that takes a holistic approach to employee welfare. Like the industry it serves, the assistance line is open 24/7, 365 days a year and includes a translation service for over 170 languages. The benefits available include access to debt advice and legal guidance.
Bespoke wellbeing programme with regular external facilitators
Subsidised taxi service following late night and early shifts at certain times
- All benefits subject to availability