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A typical day at work in the position I was in at first seemed to be cut clean and concise as to what all is expected of me in my day to day tasks. Even though, I pride myself in working at a fast pace, I think a lot of the higher management coworkers of mine took that for granted and began to stack tons of extra work on me that would result in staying overtime since it hindered me from being able to accomplish my regular tasks. The HR department is "there for the better of the employees" but tread lightly as there had been instances where when you reach out to HR for help, they put on this facade of wanting to assist you, and did a half way job of actually helping you in your matters that you brought to them. The workplace vibe at first is nice and chill, but after about a week or so, things seem to carry this tense uneasy vibe. It's almost like being suspended on a tightrope above lava. As soon as you lose your balance and fall off, the same management staff that preaches on wanting to help you succeed is the same management that burns you in the end. The job has it's perks, but along with perks, comes tons of headache and additional tasks assigned that are out of your scope of work. Oh, and they won't tell you any of this in the interview. 


I worked at Pinehurst as a caddie for roughly a year and a half. I have worked in unprofessional and toxic environments in the past and the management and culture here tops that list easily. The caddie master here is wildly unprofessional. The culture he has created here reminds me of going back to high school. Constant gossip, tearing people down, trying to get reactions out of people because he is the one “in charge”. This guy would brag to people in the shack about firing people because he simply didn’t like them. Simply unprofessional. The unprofessionalism here is a laundry list.  It starts with him and trickles down to most people involved here. I came into this job passionate about the game of golf and left with no intention of picking up my clubs. While golf to its core is a beautiful game, I was quickly reminded that the stereotypical culture around it is real. I would say if you’re a kid who enjoys gossip and being in a culture that tries to tear people down as long as that person isn’t you then this job may be for you. However, if you are an adult who just wants to work hard, mind your business, make a living and go home stay as far away from this place as possible. Maybe there are other environments to work as a caddie that are much better.

I have been working at Pinehurst Spa since late August. 

From day one, communication has been poor between all departments of the resort. No one ever knows what is going on. The management lets people walk all over them, and constantly gives out compensation even when the thing a guest complains about isn't the resort's fault. 

I am a full time worker and only have 2 uniforms. One of which doesn't even fit me properly. My other co-workers also don't have their proper uniforms either because, from what we have been told, the budget will not allow management to order uniforms for us. 

There is also a service fee on every service that is performed at the resort. From the restaurants to the spa appointments. However, this fee isn't explained consistently throughout the resort and constantly causes confusion amongst the guests.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend working at Pinehurst Resorts. The guests are extremely rude and entitled. HR does nothing to fix issues that are addressed. You will be treated like a number and not a person. 

Loved it. It was my summer job, and if you are considering doing this definitely do it. I got paid $5.15/hr plus tips and gratuity. You also work at the marina and you get paid $9/hr. You get paid bi-weekly, so your checks will be anywhere from $300-$600 depending on how much you work. I loved my co-workers. The hardest part of the job was probably preparing for the day. More specifically you getting your cart ready in the morning. You have to count and stock your cart, then fill it up with ice, many buckets of ice. If you're not a morning person you will soon become one. A typical day at work: you get there at 7-730 and can leave around 5, at the latest 8. You just ride around in circles around the same course, be friendly, ask people if they want a snack/drink. The nicer you are and more you smile the bigger the tip. Also, do not sell within 2 holes of the halfway house, this is how you get on the HWH worker's bad side. At the marina, its just a concession stand. You have another worker out there so it isn't as boring. Its a really easy laid back job. I would definitely recommend for a summer job.

I have worked here for 12 years.  As long as you do the job you are there for, there are no real risks of termination.  They do ask you to improve yourself,  but do not really provide proper means. It is up to you to play their game or not. Management tends on the side of favoritism in most departments.  There are many stressful days. However when you know the grass isn't always greener, and know how to manage yourself,  long term employment has many benefits. And again,  promotions opportunities rely mainly on your own ambition. 

I truly enjoyed my time at the Pinehurst Resort.  I respected the fact that almost all of the greatest professional golfers in history spent time in my work location.  Guests and members were always enjoyable to interact with; I cannot recall a single one who was unpleasant or difficult to please.  Although I typically worked alone, when I was able to meet with my co-workers in golf operations they were all terrific.  My supervisor treated me with respect and was always supportive when I needed assistance.  Most days I was busy all day long, there was always something that needed to be done and the time went by quickly.

The hourly rate for my position was low but a shared gratuity program somewhat made up for that.  There are also merchandise and dining discounts for employees and a very reduced rate to play the golf courses if you are a golfer.

I had to leave due to a chronic hand ailment, but I would certainly try to return to the Resort if the right opportunity became available.


this is a very busy golf resort with conventions held there. Everything is made fresh from scratch and using the best quality product available. I have been exposed to many food items I have never used before. The chefs and sous chefs are very knowledgeable and willing to teach new techniques.  There is a ex-tern program  for culinary students , so you work with a lot of diverse students learning the trade. Co-workers seem to get along and have some fun at work, not having to be all business all the time. The hours are long sometimes with having to work 6 days a week alot with open availability. I love this atmosphere of producing high quality food!

While working at the Pinehurst resort, I have meet some of the most amazing people in the guest and in the people that work there. The everyday life of the Carolina dinning room can be fun and interesting, with the unexpected happening when you are not looking. I have only been with the resort for a little one a year< but in my short time there all of the management time has given me the chance to fill in at other place, but having to left wood trays full of d\dirty dishes, water glasses and silver ware can be pretty tiring< meet seeing the smile or the hung over look on some of the guest faces as they tell you about the night before or the round of golf they played the day before more then makes up for the heavy lifting   worth it all in the end.

I was there 3 years and with in those 3 years ive seen 4 Food and Nutrition managers come and go... Nobody ever last long there as far as management. Hours vary more if your part time but when your full time your hours go down to part time. The same rules in the hand book does not apply to everyone meaning there is a lot of favoritism there. One person will have more work then the other that's working together people get away with telling the captains and manager what they will and will not do. During my time there we've had 6 new host because they bad mouth them and management don't do or say nothing and then after a while they just quit sooo I had a bad experience with them because I was very opinionated because I saw the wrong things they were doing and spoke up about it and they didn't like it so I left!!!

I was very excited to work here but quickly realized that everything about this place is smoke and mirrors. Perpetually short staffed and management does nothing to help out. They expect you to work 12+ hours per day, 6 days per week but don’t pay overtime. They refuse all time off requests even if you submit them a month in advance. Covid spreads like wildfire because you get fired for calling in sick. All the restaurant managers are morbidly obese because they sit around eating instead of working. If you enjoy being treated like an old doormat, this place is perfect for you but if you have respect for yourself and others, look elsewhere. 

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