81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada,
FL
33036
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Guest Adventures Coordinator
Property: Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Department: Guest Adventures
Reports To: Guest Adventures Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
The Guest Adventures Coordinator plays an essential role in the daily operations of the Guest Adventures department, serving as the primary administrative and guest service contact for recreation activities and experiences. This position requires a strong combination of clerical and organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional guest service.
As the central communication hub of the department, the Coordinator manages incoming calls and emails, responds to guest inquiries, assists with activity information and reservations as assigned, and supports the daily operations of recreational amenities. Responsibilities also include assisting guests with bicycles, checking out recreational and sports equipment, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with the Guest Adventures team and other resort departments.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, personable, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on guest interaction. This individual understands that exceptional hospitality begins with anticipating needs, providing accurate information, and ensuring every guest interaction reflects the standards of Cheeca Lodge & Spa.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Departmental Support
Guest Service & Hospitality
Recreation & Equipment Operations
Teamwork & Communication
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
CORE COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Success in this position means the Guest Adventures desk operates as an organized, responsive, and reliable hub for the department. Guest inquiries are handled promptly, information is accurate, equipment is properly tracked, and communication between the desk and the operational team is consistent.
The successful Coordinator takes ownership of responsibilities, anticipates guest and departmental needs, follows through on requests, and contributes to a seamless guest experience while supporting the overall efficiency of Guest Adventures.
Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.
You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels.
Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.
The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows.
Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.
Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.
In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.
Founded in 2006, Northwood Hospitality (NWH) has established itself as a leading boutique operator with a true understanding of value creation. Our high-touch management philosophy focuses on providing a collaborative and hands-on approach with each hotel team. We rely on real-time operating data to drive both strategies and revenues.
Our team members, guests, partners and our communities are our passion. We take a people-first approach to learning & developing, ensuring our team members have the skills and tools to succeed.
Our purpose is to create and nurture an environment that ignites our team members passions; we provide the tools & mentoring to empower them and foster a sense of belonging.
Our mission is to maximize asset value creation and performance.