Job Details

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking candidates who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We seek an individual who can bring the vision of the resorts to life. The right Candy Craftsman checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

This role of a Candy Craftsman is to produce key retail product from raw materials in the applicable craft as assigned by the Master Craftsman or production schedule while providing engaging demonstrations of the craft. To be done in a manner consistent with the values and mission of The Dollywood Company.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Produce high quality key retail products from raw materials in the applicable craft as assigned by Master Craftsman or production schedule
• Provide guest excellence through entertaining, interactive and engaging structured demonstrations of the craft
• Provide on-going demonstrations as approved by the Master Craftsman that relate to the craft and contributes to improved sales
• Maximizing of profit from expense control relating to improved production techniques, meeting production schedules. Ensuring 100% accuracy of current recipes and adhering to them. Ensures 100% accurate raw materials inventory monthly
• Identify the quality of the raw materials with assistance of Master Craftsman or Leadership
• Assists in the training of Apprentice Craftsmen as assigned by the Master Craftsman or Supervisor
• Maintain a positive, friendly, and courteous atmosphere for guests and hosts in assigned area
• Insuring compliance and enforcement of safety regulations and practices relating to the craft. Adhering to the current Merchandise safety standards
• Assists in the daily operation of assigned area as to retail sales and daily duties of stocking, cleaning, and other preparation for opening each day
• Follows established guidelines in assigned area through proper costuming, guest recognition, attendance, employee relations, product knowledge, energy conservation, and environmental concerns
• Assists Master Craftsman in development of new products that result in improved sales
• Work a flexible schedule, varying early and late shifts and days off
• Follow proper procedures of filling out costing forms and production reports as assigned by Master Craftsman
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers, including PCI compliance
• Supports and exhibits behaviors that are in alignment with our Company Vision, Mission and Core Values

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

Education and Experience Required

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent. Trade school or comparable experience in the applicable craft, or training within the guidelines of an apprenticeship in the craft
• Knowledge of raw materials, production techniques, costing, vendor relations, safety precaution, and use of chemicals relating to the craft being applied for
• Previous experience with teaching others and group presentations preferred
• Experience in the operation of machinery or tools relating to producing and demonstrating the craft
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check including motor vehicle and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must adapt to changes easily
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must show appreciation to others
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Must reflect Dollywood's core values through the lens of dignity and respect
• Must be able to demonstrate the craft in an entertaining and informative manner to guests
• Must be able to follow production schedules, labor schedules, and costing recipes which affect the operation of the craft and retail concerns
• Must be able to troubleshoot and make suggestions or take action to improve quality, productivity, and guest entertainment
• Must be able to manage budgeted expenses and labor
• Must be able to train successors in the craft
• Able to display and live out Lead with Love Qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid TN driver's license
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation
• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 140 degrees
• Able to work outdoors
• Able to learn to operate machinery necessary for production and demonstration of the craft
• Able to operate a calculator in order to complete costing forms for all production items in the craft
• Able to deliver entertaining and informative demonstrations to the guests by audible speaking eye contact, smiling, memorized knowledge, and answering questions from guests while demonstrating the craft
• Able to lift, to carry and move about raw materials and finished products relating to the craft
• Color and depth perception great enough to allow design and produce new products of the craft
• Able to withstand temperatures relating to the craft. In many cases extreme heat (i.e., blacksmithing, glass blowing, sand casting, etc.)

The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.