At The K Club we have a great opportunity for a Head Greenkeper to join our team, based primarily our newly renovated Barton Grill Restaurant.
A UNIQUE RESORT
The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination tucked away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep. We are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years.
We're a 5 star destination which prides itself on having an incredible 5 star team to match. Across our 550 acre estate, we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities for those who are looking to become part of team that strives to help one another shine.
The K Club is an industry trailblazer. We welcome innovative thinking, bold ideas and insights garnered from your own experience. We're certified as a Great Place to Work by our very own employees. That's because our hardworking team members feel listened to, encouraged and appreciated.
If this sounds like the place where you could begin the next exciting chapter in your career, let's talk.
Here's how you'll bring our trailblazing vision to life:
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Supervision of one or both Golf Course Operations Crews, including rostering of staff and first point of contact for Employee relations for the team.
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Ensure the course is presented to the highest standard at all times, reflecting the expectations of our ownership and senior team..
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Work closely with the Golf Operations and Resort Management teams to support events, competitions, and guest play.
- Adapt maintenance practices around peak resort usage periods to minimise disruption.
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Contribute to delivering a memorable visitor experience through course condition and presentation.
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Working & communicating closely with other Lead Greenkeeper, Golf course Operations Management and other departments within the resort.
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Lead, motivate, and develop a professional greenkeeping team.
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Establish clear daily work plans aligned with resort priorities.
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Stock management - maintaining sufficient levels of stock for the Department and carrying out the monthly stock take.
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Maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
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Perform turf mowing of Greens, Tees, Fairways, Roughs.
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Complete bunker grooming, edging and raking.
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Maintain topdressing of turf areas.
- Maintain trees, watering, fertilising and trimming of branches.
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Be responsible for daily course set-up, including pin placements, tee marker rotation, retrieving any rubbish from golf course.
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Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service orientated manner.
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Endeavour to have staff morale as high as possible to achieve the required results.
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Always comply with The K Clubs' safety standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
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Being a part of the staging of any major event held at the resort.
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Schedule daily work programmes for ground staff.
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Spraying duties as required
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Irrigation duties and repairs as required.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
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Must keep a daily work log containing all golf course activities.
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Supervise and assist in the operation and maintenance of pumps, irrigation and drainage systems.
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Assist in training of golf course operatives and seasonal ground staff.
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Other duties as directed by the Golf Course or Resort superintendent.
This is how we see you:
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5 years' experience within the Greenkeeping field and qualification required.
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Management experience within greenkeeping field, at head greenkeeper level.
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Provide training in modern turf management techniques and health & safety standards.
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Ability to communicate in a positive, respectful, and helpful manner with Management and co-workers.
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Be a team leader.
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Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
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High standards and quality of service.
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Pesticide Application qualifications and experience, including the health and safety procedures involved. They must have a valid spray licence.
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Excellent communication and customer relations skills
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You have fluency in English, both oral and written.
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You have the ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
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You will join in as a confident team player and strive to make your mark with team members and customers alike.
What's on offer?
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Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours.
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Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
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Great opportunities to progress your career.
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Monthly recognition programme.
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Monthly service charge payment
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Refer a Friend Scheme.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Social events.
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Uniform.
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Meals while on duty.
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Discounts on stays at the resort and on food & beverage for you and your family and friends.
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Discount on use of our golf courses.
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Life Assurance.
Data Retention
Please note that all applications and CV's submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.
Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make note of this when submitting your application.
The Human Resources Team
The K Club
