Herd Supervisor/Ranch Foreman- FT

• ·         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

• ·         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.
Essential:
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
Desirable:
·         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