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Located in the center of the Coachella Valley between Palm Springs and Indio, California, Palm Desert is the retail hub and business center for the entire California Desert. Desert Willow Golf Resort is a world-class public premium municipal facility featuring 36 holes of Championship golf designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, and tour consultant John Cook. Desert Willow provides an upscale “Private Club” experience. The 33,000 square foot clubhouse hosts golf events, wedding parties, special events, a scenic restaurant and bar, all in a spectacular setting with endless views of the mountains surrounding the desert. The location and professional staff of Desert Willow Golf Resort provides a dramatic, friendly and comfortable atmosphere for our guests.
Position Title: | Assistant Golf Professional |
Department: | Golf Operations |
Reports To: | Director of Golf and PGA Supervisors |
Classification: | Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time Year Round |
Position Summary
The Assistant Golf Professional assists the Director of Golf, Head Golf Professional, and First Assistant Professional with all golf shop activities and outside services operations and is responsible for ensuring that members and guests receive outstanding True Service™ customer service, which meets or exceeds expectations. The Assistant Golf Professional is instrumental in organizing and implementing golf events, tournaments, outings, leagues, teaching clinics, and other golf programs designed to improve the Club’s products and services as well as its competitive position in the marketplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing applicable Company operating, human resources, and safety policies and procedures pertaining to golf shop and outside service activities. Ensure procedures are followed to open, close and secure the golf shop and storage buildings.
- Handle cash flow in the golf shop, ensuring that cash and credit card charges balance with sales receipts in accordance with operating procedures.
- Monitor the performance of assigned staff including student interns, guest service staff, and first tee starters to ensure customer service standards and productivity goals are achieved.
- Ensure that the golf shop, player host stand, storage areas, cart shed, and grounds are maintained per Company cleanliness and appearance standards.
- Be fully knowledgeable of golf shop merchandise. Sell merchandise and/or provide suggestions to patrons as appropriate to meet their needs.
- Maintain clean, presentable, and fully stocked merchandise displays.
- Assist with physical inventory at month end in accordance with inventory procedures.
- Plan and conduct individual and group lesson programs and golf clinics.
- Assist with Junior Golf Programs, Get Golf Ready, and Corporate Golf instruction events.
- Assist with organizing and implementing tournaments, group outings, and special events. Ensure efficient operation and coordination of golf shop, cart service, and other services as applicable.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining ancillary services such as the handicapping system, membership programs and driving range facilities.
- Ensure accurate tracking of types and quantity of golf rounds played. Monitor customer preferences, usage patterns, and satisfaction with Company products and services. Assess the quality of internal and/or external customer service and speed of play. Recommend plans for continued improvement.
- Interact with pass-holders, members and guests in a congenial and professional manner.
- Maintain pleasant and professional telephone manner at all times. Schedule tee times and handle customer inquiries and/or complaints in accordance with operating policies and procedures.
- Assess quality of customer service and speed of play.
- Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required reports.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- BA / BS degree, preferred.
- PGA apprentice or better, preferred.
- Min 2 years experience in the golf or hospitality industry preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of retailing, marketing, and/or sales, customer service, and guest relations preferred.
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
- Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
- Valid Driver License
- Pass Background Check for Junior Golf Instruction
Supervises
None
Relationships
Work together with all the club staff,restaurant staff, and golf course personnel.
Working Conditions
Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.
Machine/Equipment/Tools Used
General office machines such as keyboards, personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc. Golf clubs, golf cars, and shuttle vehicles.
Standards of Performance
Employees are expected to follow the company policies at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance standards, alcohol and drugs, confidentiality (and conflict of interest), dress and personal appearance, telephone use and safety procedures. Please refer to your employee handbook for specific guidelines to these policies.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to
- Read and write (English)
- Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
- Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
- Supervise subordinates
- Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
- See players on the golf course and follow the flight of golf balls
- Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
- Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
- Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
- Lift up to 150 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an employment application and submit your resume to Ryan Szydlowski at rszydlowski@desertwillow.com.
Position Title: | Golf Shop Associate |
Department: | Golf Operations |
Reports To: | Director of Golf and PGA Professionals |
Classification: | Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time Year Round |
Position Summary
The Golf Shop Associate assists the Director of Golf, Head Golf Professional, First Assistant Professional, and Lead Merchandiser with all golf shop activities and outside services operations and is responsible for ensuring that members and guests receive outstanding True Service™ customer service, which meets or exceeds expectations. The Golf Shop Associate is instrumental in organizing tee times, managing phones, and implementing golf events, tournaments, outings, leagues, and other golf programs designed to improve the Club’s products and services as well as its competitive position in the marketplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing applicable Company operating, human resources, and safety policies and procedures pertaining to golf shop and guest service activities. Ensure procedures are followed to open, close and secure the golf shop and storage buildings.
- Handle cash flow in the golf shop, ensuring that cash and credit card charges balance with sales receipts in accordance with operating procedures.
- Ensure that the golf shop, player host stand, storage areas, cart shed, and grounds are maintained per Company cleanliness and appearance standards.
- Maintain clean, presentable, and fully stocked merchandise displays.
- Be fully knowledgeable of golf shop merchandise. Sell merchandise and/or provide suggestions to patrons as appropriate to meet their needs.
- Assist with physical inventory at month end in accordance with inventory procedures.
- Ensure accurate tracking of types and quantity of golf rounds played. Monitor customer preferences, usage patterns, and satisfaction with Company products and services. Assess the quality of internal and/or external customer service and speed of play. Recommend plans for continued improvement.
- Interact with pass-holders, members and guests in a congenial and professional manner.
- Maintain pleasant and professional telephone manner at all times. Schedule tee times and handle customer inquiries and/or complaints in accordance with operating policies and procedures.
- Assist with organizing and implementing tournaments, group outings, and special events.
- Ensure efficient operation and coordination of golf shop, cart service, and other services as applicable.
- Assess quality of customer service and speed of play.
- Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required reports.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- Some college, preferred.
- Min 2 years’ experience in the golf or hospitality industry preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of retailing, marketing, and/or sales, customer service, and guest relations preferred.
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
- Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
- Requires valid Driver License.
Supervises
None
Relationships
Work together with all the club staff,restaurant staff, and golf course personnel.
Working Conditions
Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous chemicals, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.
Machine/Equipment/Tools Used
General office machines such as keyboards, personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc. Golf clubs, golf cars, and shuttle vehicles.
Standards of Performance
Employees are expected to follow the company policies at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance standards, alcohol and drugs, confidentiality (and conflict of interest), dress and personal appearance, telephone use and safety procedures. Please refer to your employee handbook for specific guidelines to these policies.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to
- Read and write (English)
- Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios.
- Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
- Supervise subordinates
- Visually inspect all work areas, golf course and grounds
- See players on the golf course and follow the flight of golf balls
- Operate vehicles and equipment for several hours at a time
- Perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
- Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
- Lift up to 150 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an employment application and submit your resume to Ryan Szydlowski at rszydlowski@desertwillow.com.
Property: | Desert Willow Golf Resort |
Position Title: | Clubhouse Housekeeping |
Department: | General and Administrative |
Reports to: | General Building Housekeeping |
Classification: | Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time/Part Time |
Position Summary:
Responsible for cleaning interior of clubhouse, including restrooms, public rooms, hallways and restrooms on the golf course, as well as cob web knockdown.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Clean all club facilities
- Dusts rooms and furniture
- Cleans bathrooms in clubhouse and on golf course
- Vacuums carpets and mops floors
- Empties all wastebaskets and ashtrays
- Disinfects necessary surfaces
- Reports any damage, burned out light bulbs and plumbing problems to housekeeping supervisor
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
Previous experience in general housekeeping preferred.
Working Conditions:
Work hours may include day and evening on weekdays and weekends. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed at all times.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to:
- Give and receive verbal and written instructions
- Read and write (English or Native Language)
- Communicate verbally with staff and customers
- Visually inspect all work areas
- Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
Typical Hours:
3:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 7 days a week
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an employment application and submit your resume to Roberta Olden at rolden@desertwillow.com.
Position Title: | Banquet Houseman |
Department: | Food and Beverage |
Reports To: | Food and Beverage Manager |
Classification: | Hourly, Non-Exempt, FT or PT |
Send Applications to: | Director of Food and Beverage Scott Winant swinant@desertwillow.com |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow Desert Willow’s Sequence of Service and Standards as outlined in the F&B Handbook.
- Follow all policies and procedures of Desert Willow Golf Resort
- Follow up with guests to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Set Up, Break down and execute banquet floorplans
- Keep tables, dining room and bus station clean and tidy.
- Advises management of any complaints as soon as they occur.
- Performs side work, clean-up and closing duties as assigned.
- Attend meetings as requested.
- Assist team members as needed.
- Communicate and work well with team members to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Must have professional appearance and attitude at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school preferred.
- Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
- Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.
Supervises
None
Classification
Part-time, seasonal
Working Conditions
Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Work primarily indoors in a restaurant/lounge environment, with some outdoor work involving patio, and on-course service. Will be exposed to sharp utensils, extremely hot stoves and grills, sharp and rapid equipment movements, hot food, potentially dangerous chemicals and solvents on a daily basis. May be exposed, from time to time, to inclement weather, potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, equipment movement hazards, and misdirected golf balls. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed at all times.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to:
- Read and write (English)
- Communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers
- Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions
- Visually inspect all work areas
- Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources
- Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
- Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
Position Title: | Banquet Server |
Department: | Food and Beverage |
Reports To: | Restaurant Manager |
Classification: | Hourly, Non-Exempt, FT or PT |
Position Summary
Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Each server’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time so they will want to return again and again.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and greet guests. Make all our guests feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them.
- Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
- Make recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy.
- Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
- Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in our point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
- Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely matter.
- Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment.
- Maintain clean service areas.
- Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
- Prepare final bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable).
- Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise.
- Be ready and willing to assist bus person with clearing and resetting tables.
- Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
- Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
- Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system.
- Must possess a valid food handler’s card.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
Supervises
None
Working Conditions
Work hours may include days and evenings on weekdays and weekends. Work indoors in a restaurant/lounge environment, with some outdoor work involving patio, and on-course service. Will be exposed to sharp utensils, extremely hot stoves and grills, sharp and rapid equipment movements, hot food, potentially dangerous chemicals and solvents on a daily basis. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement weather, potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, sharp and rapid equipment movement. Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed at all times
Machine/Equipment/Tools Used
Computers, serving trays, utensils, general kitchen equipment, etc
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to:
- Give and receive verbal and written instructions
- Read and write (English)
- Communicate verbally with staff and customers
- Visually inspect all work areas
- Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend and kneel for up to 5 hours at a time
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an employment application and submit your resume to Roberta Olden at rolden@desertwillow.com.
If you would like to apply for one of the open positions listed above, please complete the below form or fill out an employment application and submit your resume to Roberta Olden at rolden@desertwillow.com.
Team Values |
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Integrity – We will be honest, have strong moral principles and always do what’s right even when it is difficult |
Teamwork – We will take ownership of any and all responsibilities required for the entire team to succeed |
Consistency – We will provide quality experiences each and every time guests come on property |
Passion – We will have fun and enjoy our jobs striving to improve ourselves and our company |
Respect – We will treat our guests and fellow staff members professionally at all times even during disagreements |
Innovative – We are committed to improvement through the creation and adoption of new ideas |
Humility – We will serve our guests and staff thankfully, graciously and with compassion |
Comprehensive Medical Benefits*
- Medical
- Prescription
- Basic Life + Accidental Death Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health + Wellness Advocate
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 401 (k) Retirement Savings (company match)
*Full time year round positions only