Food Runner

Destination Geneva National, 1221 Geneva National Ave S, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America Req #24

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Come join the fun and fast-paced team at Destination Geneva National, where your office is on the golf course and your golf is free! Formerly known as Starter/Ranger, this position performs all duties and tasks that ensures golfers thoroughly enjoy their round from beginning to end by starting on time and maintaining our pace-of-play standards for each course and situation.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet and assist golfers with anything they need or ask for
• Direct play from the 1st Tee – collect receipts, give tee recommendations and course conditions of play, pace of play requirements and clearance to begin play
• Inform guests of on-course Food & Beverage opportunities, beverage cart availability
• Continuously MONITOR and regulate pace of play on the golf course
• Interact and answer questions from golfers and guests
• Communicate with golf shop(s) regarding all play and any changes that may occur with scheduled tee times or delays
• Coordinate throughout the day with the shop and starter in regard to actual group starting times and manage their round time in conjunction with the expected pace of play
• Place and remove any special event requests on the golf course – proximity markers, sponsor signs, etc.
• Monitor all golf cart usage to ensure that ALL restrictions are obeyed and followed – 90 degrees, cart path only, etc.
• Visually inspect the golf course each day – pass along observations and potential problems (i.e. irrigation leaks, overwear from carts, trash accumulation, etc.)
• Contact Professional Staff with any incidents immediately, take notes with names and specifics, and pictures if necessary
• Check and refill sand & seed bottles at refill posts
• Pick up visible debris and litter from the golf course
• Check water stations throughout the day – water levels and cups
• Act as a lead-out for shotgun events
• Assist the Professional Staff with any event preparations and wrap-up
• Perform any duties requested by the Professional Staff
• Communication with Golf Shop, assistants, and professional staff regarding golf course status

• Excellent customer service skills and positive demeanor
• Experience playing golf
• Some knowledge of golf/golf course operations
• Valid driver’s license is required

The attributes listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to apply customer service skills
• Ability to successfully resolve guest issues/problems
• Ability to anticipate guest/member needs
• Ability to work independently with confidence
• Ability to remain calm under difficult circumstances

• Interact verbally with guests, members and staff
• Occasional lifting
• Sitting/standing and/or driving a golf cart for extended periods of time
• Attend player services staff meetings
• Work unsupervised

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time/year-round staff, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; pet insurance; and a 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time-off for full- and part-time associates.
• Option for pay-as-you-earn with Dayforce Wallet.
• Opportunity to work in a stunning resort setting with access to recreational facilities.
• Encouraging and supportive work environment that values creativity and teamwork.
• Potential for professional growth within a dynamic hospitality organization.
• All seasonal and year-round staff receive benefits including complimentary golf, discounts at our dining facilities and Pro Shop, reduced greens fees for your foursome, special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, fitness center discounts, and more.

Based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s premier resort town, Paloma Resorts’ Destination Geneva National has made legendary golf a tradition for more than 30 years in Southeast Wisconsin. Here Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino each carved out a…