Jobs in Gatlinburg, TN: The Perfect Place to Grow in Hospitality
Seeking a career full of meaning and growth that’s outside of a traditional 9-5? Discover jobs in Gatlinburg with Westgate Resorts. If being close to everything but far away from it all sounds appealing, read on for our top reasons to apply to our Gatlinburg jobs.
Before we get into it, explore our different roles:
Check back as we update the roles we offer in our Gatlinburg location. Now, let’s dive into why your next career move should be to Westgate Gatlinburg.
1| Diversity is Our Superpower
Team Members from over 30 countries make up the team at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and & Waterpark… Read that again! That’s 30 different countries, all with a rich and beautiful blend of languages and cultures they bring to the resort.
There are many reasons why cultural diversity is important in the workplace. Here are a few of our favourites:
- It helps develop and maximize skills
- It promotes inclusive hiring
- It can help retain top talent
- It enhances creativity and engagement
2 | You Can’t Beat Our Location
Not only are we neighbors with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (one of the most visited National Parks in the US!), but we’re within 5 miles of both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. That’s definitely a bonus if you want to avoid the rush of the morning traffic.
It’s safe to say that in our Smoky Mountain Resort & Waterpark, you get the best of both worlds: an incredible career opportunity at a second-to-none location.
If you already live in the area, you can enjoy less commuting time with all the natural beauty of the location. And, if you’re considering relocating, jobs in Gatlinburg with Westgate Resorts offer you the perfect opportunity to start a fresh career in an adventure-filled region!
3 | We Offer A Variety of Careers
As we’ve already touched on, we offer an abundance of career opportunities at Westgate Resorts. Whether you want to work in Food and Beverage, Sales and Marketing, or something different, there’s a path for you.
Read more about some of our roles:
- 4 Great Seasonal Hotel Jobs and Why You'll Love Them
- Why You'll Love Our Front Desk Jobs
- Is a Timeshare Sales Job at Westgate Right for You?
- Securing Your Stay: A Look into Hotel Security Jobs at Westgate Resorts
4 | Take Advantage of Our Perks
Joining us in Gatlinburg as a full-time Team Member will give you access to our unique perks and benefits, including:
- The acquisition of VI Resorts gives additional travel discounts for our Team Members to over 60 new locations, including the Continental US, Hawaii, Mexico, and Canada
- The World of Westgate loyalty program (WOW) gives Team Members loyalty benefits that directly mirror the benefits our Owners and Guests receive!
- Strong health & wellness benefits to ensure you’re looked after both inside and outside of work
- Financial security plans that help you even on those rainy days
And many more.
5 | Enjoy a Sense of Community With Family Ties
Westgate Resorts itself is a family business as well as the largest privately held timeshare company in the world. Our roots come from David Siegel, who founded the organization in an orange grove in Central Florida.
At our Gatlinburg location, we often see family members working together, too! Take Ursula Hough, for example, an Executive Assistant and 2-time winner of the Sevier County Hospitality Team Member of the Year award. Ursula had her daughter while working at Westgate, and she is now working at our Gatlinburg location!
This doesn’t just apply to Gatlinburg; we literally have generations of families working at all levels of our Organization.
Build Your Future At Westgate Gatlinburg
From our unmatched location to our diverse culture and comprehensive benefits, our Smoky Mountain Resort & Waterpark offers more than just a job. It’s a place to grow, thrive, and feel at home.
If you’re searching for a meaningful career where you love what you do, who you do it with, and who you do it for, browse our Gatlinburg jobs today!
Career Opportunities at Westgate Resorts
With 22 full-service resorts in premiere destinations throughout the United States, we're bigger than an orange grove, but at our heart we're still a family business. Whether you're beginning your career, continuing your growth, or a student looking for real-world experience, we have opportunities for you.
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