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 and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.  

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating 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.

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Seasonal Backwaiter (Dinner Shift)

Supervisor:  Farm Food and Beverage Services Manager

Employee Status:  Seasonal, Full-Time hours

Exemption: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)

Start & End Date: May - October, 2024

Pay Rate: $10/hour + gratuity

Work Schedule: 3-5 shifts/week including at least one weekend, 30 - 40 hrs/week (Breakfast & Dinner Shifts available)

 

Position Objective

Participate in the creation of an environment where guests and colleagues feel welcomed, cared for, engaged, and inspired. 

 

What You’ll Do

  • Work in coordination with other restaurant team members to guarantee excellent service to all guests.  Duties may include, but are not limited to the following tasks: 

    • Greeting guests and providing them with water, and bread during their meal. 
    • Maintaining the guest’s table to ensure that guest has appropriate flatware, glassware, etc, is free of crumbs and other debris, and is set with appropriate flatware for next courses.
    • Work in coordination with servers and others to run food from the kitchen to the guest’s table. 
  • At all times provide for a pleasant, hospitable environment for guests and fellow staff members. 
  • Maintaining a clean and organized pantry, dining room, and serving area
  • Knowledge of the menu and specials for the day
  • Alert the on-duty manager of any issues that may arise with dining guests
  • Complete side work as assigned for your shift
  • Assist team members with the setup and breakdown of the dining room daily, set tables for the next day’s breakfast service
  • Assisting with setup and breakdown of events

 

Who We’re Looking For

  • Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be part of Shelburne Farms’ 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’s mission.  
  • Organized:  You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • 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

  • Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Moving very quickly to maintain the pace of kitchen and restaurant staff.

 

Benefits 

  • We offer a 30% discount on Farm products.
  • Six (6) days (total of 48 hours) of paid Sick Time for all seasonal employees, regardless of average hours worked/week and length of seasonal time working on the farm.

 

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

 

You are invited to submit an application online, in person, or by mail to: 

  • jobs@shelburnefarms.org with “Backwaiter” in the subject line, or
  • Shelburne Farms attn: Human Resources, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482
  • Need additional support? Call our Human Resource Director at 802-985-0370.

We recognize the resume doesn’t tell us everything so please include a response with your resume to better answer why your unique characteristics and life experience will help you in this position. We are happy to hear more about what you feel you will bring to the role.

 

At Shelburne Farms, we value equitable access to employment opportunities and career growth as central to our vision for a sustainable future.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to shifting our resources towards amplifying and uplifting historically marginalized communities to provide a fair and just opportunity for employment.  Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Salary/Wage:
$12/hour + tip
Term:
Seasonal
Time:
Full or Part Time
Date Posted: March 11