Start & End Date: May - October, 2023 Pay Rate: $8/hour + gratuity Work Schedule: 3-5 shifts/week including at least one weekend, 30 - 40 hrs/week Position Objective A position at Shelburne Farms is to participate in the creation of an environment where guests and colleagues feel welcomed, cared for, engaged, and inspired. What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do: Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean and organized pantry and serving area
• Knowledge of the wine, cocktail and beer menus
• Knowledge of the menu and specials for the day, paying special attention to any allergens in menu items/specials
• Provide excellent service to our guests by anticipating and attending to their needs. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Description of menu items and specials
• Taking orders for food and beverage and entering orders into the inn\xe2\x80\x99s POS system.
• Keeping ahead of guest\xe2\x80\x99s needs for coffee and other beverages.
• Running food from the kitchen to guest tables
• Maintenance of the guest\xe2\x80\x99s table, etc.

• Interact with guests and fellow staff members with a positive attitude
• Alert the Dinner Manager with issues that may arise with dining guests
• Complete side work as able throughout your shift
• Assist team members with the setup and breakdown of the dining room each evening, setting tables for breakfast service the following day
• Assist with setup and break down of events

Who We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For

• Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be part of Shelburne Farms\xe2\x80\x99 mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future and you understand how important the hospitality and food experiences we offer are for advancing the Farm\xe2\x80\x99s mission.
• Organized: You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced: Previous restaurant experience is a must
• Gracious: You are warm, friendly, and generous. You understand that the art of hospitality lies in creating a sense of welcome and belonging for the people with whom you interact.
• Flexible: Your life allows for flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours
• Inclusive: You are comfortable working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Familiarity with POS systems preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Seasonally demanding work schedule
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and be physically active for extended periods of time
• Indoor spaces lack conventional heating and cooling

Benefits

• We offer a 30% discount on Farm products.
• Six (6) days (48 hours) of paid Sick Time for all seasonal employees.

To Apply Please submit a resume and response to the questions listed below to our hiring team. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential.

• Why are you interested in working at Shelburne Farms?
• How would you define hospitality?
• Please also include contact information for 3 references

\xe2\x80\x94------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who We Are Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded homelands\xe2\x80\x94Ndakinna\xe2\x80\x94of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki. What We Do

• Engage youth and people of all ages in learning experiences that inspire them to build just, diverse, resilient, caring communities.
• Steward our working lands and heritage buildings as we embody values of place and community through caring for and sharing our natural, agricultural, cultural, and human resources.
• Collaborate with educators and other local, national, and international partners to advance education for sustainability worldwide

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed totranslating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities. We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse and welcoming working and learning environment for all program participants, guests, and staff. Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. The duties and responsibilities described herein are not intended to be a complete and comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned to this position from time to time, and the scope of the position may change based on operational demands. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $8.00 per hour Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Required for all applicants: Please respond to the questions outlined in the "To Apply" section in the job description. Either attached to your application here or send to jobs@shelburnefarms.org.

Work Location: One location