Transportation Shuttle Driver

Kiawah Island Golf Resort; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts

Employee Meals

Training & Appreciation Events

Recognition Awards

Leadership & Career Development

Bi-annual Wellness Fair

Free Parking

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401k

Job summary

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is seeking a guest service driven Villa Transportation Driver to act as an ambassador for the resort and Sanctuary Hotel. You will anticipate guests’ needs, greet them warmly, and ensure a consistently high level of service during on-site transport across the property.

The role includes transporting guests between The Sanctuary Hotel, our five championship golf courses, tennis center, pools, and various dining venues while keeping safety and luggage handling a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience driving 10-14 passenger Sprinter vans.
• Effective communication over a 2-way radio.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to Kiawah Island and wish them safe travels.
• Transport guests to Sanctuary Hotel, golf courses, tennis center, pools, restaurants, etc.
• Carry baggage to villas and assist guests with accommodations.
• Deliver amenities, golf bags, luggage, and other items when needed.
• Inspect van before each shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Uphold resort policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Safety

English Proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is seeking enthusiastic and customer service driven candidates to fulfill guest service rolls as a Villa Transportation Driver. The Villa Transportation Driver acts as an ambassador for Kiawah Island Golf Resort and the 5 star/5 diamond Sanctuary Hotel. This position requires all drivers to be able to anticipate guests’ needs, acknowledge all guest requests and be willing to consistently exceed all guest expectations.

Pay Rate

The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Comfortable driving vehicles ranging from a 10-14 passenger Sprinter van


• Able to effectively and efficiently communicate over a 2-way radio


• Must work both independently and in a team environment.


• Good to excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Graciously welcomes guest to Kiawah Island, and wishes them safe travels upon departure


• Transporting Kiawah Resort guests while proving excellent guest service to the following locations: The Sanctuary Hotel, any of our 5 championship golf courses, a tennis center, multiple resort pools, restaurants, etc.


• Carefully carries baggage to and from guest villas and homes while also helping acclimate guests with their accommodations as needed.


• Preforms deliveries of amenities, golf bags, luggage, and other items when needed.


• Inspects van before each shift for any safety concerns, as well as cleanliness inside and out.


• Upholds the core values and policies & procedures of the resort.


• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds across short-medium distance.


• Must be able to work on site due to daily needs of the job requirements.

Perks & Benefits

• Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops


• Employee Meal Program


• Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year


• Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition


• Leadership & Career Development


• Bi-annual Wellness Fair


• Free Parking!


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment.


• 401k – available after 30 days of employment

Our Story

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation.

The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality.