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Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time
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Pinehurst

Type

full-time

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About this role

CULTURE:
Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and employee experience. Our Purpose is, “As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.” Our Values are; Genuine Hospitality, Be Trustworthy, Good Stewards and Inspired Innovation. If you’re seeking a heartfelt workplace then Pinehurst is the place for you. Every role contributes to upholding our treasured culture, performs their job duties consistently and handles other job duties as assigned in our ever-changing environment.  
 

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a specialized customer service representative for guests of Pinehurst Resort. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the direction and goals determined by the Front Office Management Team and Pinehurst Resort.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Associate's degree and a minimum of six months related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Have knowledge, promote and explain resort packages and policies
  • Keep and develop a supply of daily activity sheets, children's programs, maps, etc. 
  • Assist guests with on property items such as golf clubs, umbrellas, BMW’s, personal items, etc.
  • Respond to all guest concerns immediately
  • Review resumes and site visits for relevant information
  • Review incoming arrivals and prepare for VIP & returning guests
  • Create reports and templates for multiple departments to identify special guests and their needs
  • Provide personalized meet and greet services to special guests
  • Assign rooms daily and weekly for VIP’s, social and corporate groups and site visit guests
  • Oversee daily, weekly and monthly room availability control; Maintaining proper building and bedding assignments
  • Obtain and schedule recreation activities and other recreation needs
  • Order flowers, food and retail items couples with welcome notes and other amenities for VIP and special guests.
  • Schedule appointments, tee times and dining reservations for guests internally or externally.
  • Assist with reservations at hotels, restaurants, airlines and other facilities
  • Provide information to guests on resort amenities and surrounding areas of interest and offer maps and directions.
  • Maintain a courteous and professional attitude toward members, resort guests and employee partners
  • Assist guests in sending and receiving packages or golf clubs.
  • Generate two way communication with guests, before, during and after their stay by Phone, Text, Email and Mail correspondence.
  • Responsible for being a team player within the Resort
  • Attendance at all regularly scheduled meetings, committee functions and special event meetings as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pinehurst, LLC reserves the right to transfer any Employee from his/her current job assignment or location to another job assignment or location as needed, either on a temporary or regular basis.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Hospitality,Communication,Problem Solving,Organization,Attention to Detail,Teamwork,Time Management,Scheduling,Guest Relations,Activity Coordination,Report Generation,Package Handling,Reservation Management,Knowledge of Resort Amenities,Professional Attitude

About Pinehurst Careers

Our Purpose:
As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.

Pinehurst Resort, located in Village of Pinehurst, NC, is a world class and historic golf destination that also provides premier meeting and event amenities. Best known as The Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any site in the United States and named as the U.S. Open's First Anchor Site. Pinehurst has served as the host of the U.S. Open in 1999, 2005, 2014 and 2024, with four more major championships scheduled through 2047. The U.S. Women's Open, played here in 2014, returns in 2029.

Opened in 1895 to offer guests a place to gather and enjoy the pine-scented outdoors, today Pinehurst blends the modern luxury of the 2,200-acre property with grand hotels, meeting space to accommodate up to 1,000, championship golf, and an exceptional spa. Easily accessed via Raleigh-Durham Airport (70 miles north), Pinehurst is located in the beautiful Sandhills of North Carolina.

Quick facts:

  • 480 upscale guest rooms
  • 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
  • 20 outdoor unique venues to hold gatherings, from the Pavilion at Lake Pinehurst to Glow Golf at night on The Cradle
  • 10 golf courses, including famed No. 2, as well as acclaimed designs of No. 4, No. 8, No. 10, and The Cradle short course
  • Award-winning Golf Academy
  • Mobil Four-Star Spa
  • Premier Tennis facility
  • Wide variety across 10 restaurants, including fine dining, casual fare, Pinehurst Brewing Co. and more
  • Shopping in historic New England-style Village
  • Business amenities to suit today’s traveler, including in-house A/V team.
  • World Golf Hall of Fame on site

Pinehurst is known for its people, an exceptional staff that does more than cross off a list – they make an event happen, with ease.

At Pinehurst, it’s not just about a meeting. It’s not just about a hotel. It’s about delivering an unforgettable experience.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 1895

What you'll do

  • The Guest Experience Specialist serves as a specialized customer service representative for guests at Pinehurst Resort, handling various guest needs and concerns. Responsibilities include promoting resort packages, assisting with reservations, and providing personalized services to special guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time do at Pinehurst Careers?

As a Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time at Pinehurst Careers, you will: the Guest Experience Specialist serves as a specialized customer service representative for guests at Pinehurst Resort, handling various guest needs and concerns. Responsibilities include promoting resort packages, assisting with reservations, and providing personalized services to special guests..

Why join Pinehurst Careers as a Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time?

Pinehurst Careers is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time position at Pinehurst Careers remote?

The Guest Experience Specialist-Carolina-Full Time position at Pinehurst Careers is based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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