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

Seasonal
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Full or Part Time
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$9-$10/hour + tips

Position Title: Seasonal Backwaiter

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:  April 28 -October 31, 2025 (required onboarding & training in late April and early May)

Pay Rate: $9-10/hour + tip 

Work Schedule: 3-5 shifts/week including at least one weekend, 30 - 40 hrs/week. Both dinner and weekend breakfast shifts are available. 

 

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We believe that transformative learning experiences sow the seeds for a thriving and more just world. Our work seeks to create the space, spark the conversations, and share the stories to inspire educators, students, and learners of all ages to build a better future for everyone.

We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

 

Who we’re looking for

You are passionate about working for a restaurant that is an integral part of the Farm’s mission by providing a space where the community can come together to enjoy delicious and thoughtfully sourced meals. You are organized, have a keen eye for detail, and excel in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests. You are flexible, able to work varied hours, and comfortable interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, always ensuring a pleasant dining experience.

 

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 Floor 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 service.
  • Assisting with setup and breakdown of events.

 

Additional Valued Qualifications 

  • Familiarity with a point of sales (POS) system.
  • A passion for farm to table food and hospitality.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

  • Being active for extended periods of time and working in settings with limited air conditioned work environments depending on the location.
  • Fast-paced work environment.
  • Carrying and moving items up/down stairs and over uneven terrain, weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Indoor and outdoor work environment.
  • Moving over uneven terrain.
  • Maintaining a tidy shared workspace.

 

Benefits 

 

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.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please include a response to the following:

 

  • Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
  • How did you hear about this role?

 

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

 

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.

Date Posted: March 17