Ranch Foreman- FT

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX seeks a Herd Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily herd operations, train and schedule ranch staff, and oversee feeding, milking, and breeding of herd animals. You will supervise facilities, assist with recreation programming, and ensure safe, hospitable guest experiences.

You must have animal-care knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with English and Spanish proficiency and a valid

Qualifications

• Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• Interpersonal skills to work with staff and guests.
• Knowledge of general animal care and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly internally and with vendors/guests.
• Good computer skills and record-keeping ability.
• Ability to maintain safety standards and train staff.
• Outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
• Driver's license and ability to operate light farm vehicles.
• English and Spanish proficiency for guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care, purchase, feeding, milking, and breeding of herd animals.
• Ensure safety of staff, animals, and guests at Hilltop.
• Order and procure animal feed and operating supplies.
• Maintain records of animal health and feed purchases.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-maintained herd facilities.
• Assist Grounds team with Hilltop area maintenance and grazing planning.
• Plan and facilitate animal-related programming for guests and members.
• Attend to guests and staff in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
• Assist in weekly scheduling of herd maintenance staff and Recreation ops.
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform.
• Comply with Carmel Valley Ranch standards for safe hotel operations.
• Maintain warm, friendly demeanor at all times.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Animal care knowledge

Communication

Record keeping

Safety training

Outdoor work

Manual labor

Driver's license

English/Spanish bilingual

Purchasing systems

Hotel/hospitality experience

Local experience preferred

Job description

"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

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Job Overview:

The Herd Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily herd operations and directing, training, and assisting in scheduling ranch hands as needed. They are also responsible for feeding and caring for animals, supervising caprine dairy operations, and the maintenance of all herd areas (barn, corrals, paddocks, chicken coop, milking parlor, etc). They must also assist the Recreation Team with facilitating herd activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the care, purchase, feeding, milking, and breeding of herd animals
• Ensure the safety of staff, animals, and guests at the Hilltop
• Order and procure animal feed and operating supplies
• Prepare, keep, track, and update as needed records of animal health/vaccination and animal feed/operating supplies purchases
• Maintain proper working order of all equipment/infrastructure/areas and safe/sanitary/hygienic conditions in all herd operations, especially milking parlor
• Assist Grounds team as needed in maintaining Hilltop areas including planning and implementing grazing programs
• Help plan, facilitate, and implement animal & other activity programming at the Hilltop and on property for leisure/group guests & members
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
• Assist in weekly scheduling of herd maintenance staff and other Recreation operations as needed
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform.
• Comply at all times with Carmel Valley Ranch standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.

Qualifications/Skills:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities.To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers/public and direct the work of others as necessary
• Knowledge of general proper animal care/maintenance

Ability to provide legible communication internally and to vendors and/or guests

• Good computer skills & ability to keep/maintain records

Ability to maintain safety standards and train staff on proper feeding and maintenance of animals.

Background in a similar or related field

Ability to work out-of-doors, year-round, in all types of weather

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time

Possess a valid driver's license & ability to operate light farm vehicles

Previous experience in hotel or hospitality field and with equines/caprines/bovines/ camelids/ruminants

• Local experience is preferred

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (to guests and staff) to their understanding

Previous experience with purchasing systems.

Ability to assist other departments, in cooperation with Herd Maintenance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the care, purchase, feeding, milking, and breeding of herd animals
• Ensure the safety of staff, animals, and guests at the Hilltop
• Order and procure animal feed and operating supplies
• Prepare, keep, track, and update as needed records of animal health/vaccination and animal feed/operating supplies purchases
• Maintain proper working order of all equipment/infrastructure/areas and safe/sanitary/hygienic conditions in all herd operations, especially milking parlor
• Assist Grounds team as needed in maintaining Hilltop areas including planning and implementing grazing programs
• Help plan, facilitate, and implement animal & other activity programming at the Hilltop and on property for leisure/group guests & members
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
• Assist in weekly scheduling of herd maintenance staff and other Recreation operations as needed
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform.
• Comply at all times with Carmel Valley Ranch standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | San Antonio , TX , US

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