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 Restaurant Staff - August through October

Seasonal
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Full or Part Time
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Varies depending on position- See Job Descriptions in our Career Center

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:  Mid August -October 31, 2025 

Pay Rate: Varies (Please refer to inidivdual job descriptions in our Career Center)

Work Schedule: 3-5 shifts/week, including at least one weekend, 30 - 40 hrs/week. Shift time is 6:00 am - 1:00 pm; we operate 7 days/week from May - October

 

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 have strong communication skills and enjoy interacting with and welcoming a diverse range of guests, visitors, and community members. You thrive in a team environment, collaborating effectively with your colleagues to ensure a seamless dining experience.

 

A Glimpse Into What You’ll Do as a Server...

Guest Experience:

  • Provide excellent service to our guests by anticipating and attending to their needs.

  • Have a strong knowledge of menu items, specials, ingredients, and preparation methods.

  • Take note of any potential allergens in menu items/specials to communicate with guests.

  • Accurately take orders for food and beverage and enter orders into the inn’s POS system.

  • Be attentive to guests' needs and able to respond appropriately.

  • Efficiently manage time to ensure timely service and order delivery.

Operational Excellence & Sustainability Practices:

  • Brew coffee and espresso drinks.

  • Complete side work as possible throughout your shift. 

  • Assist team members with the setup and breakdown of the dining room, setting tables for the next dinner service.

  • Assist with setup and break down of events.

  • Share knowledge about Shelburne Farms' mission, programs, and products with guests.

  • Understanding and promoting sustainable practices throughout the restaurant with practices such as accurate order taking to minimize food waste, separate food waste for compost, and highlight the farm’s local and seasonal ingredients to guests.

     

A Glimpse Into What You’ll Do as a backwaiter...

  • 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 the setup and breakdown of events.

 

All positions- Communication and Collaboration:

  • Communicate effectively and with warmth with a diverse range of guests, making them feel welcome and valued.

  • Discuss any questions and concerns with the Floor Manager to quickly resolve any issues that arise during service.

  • Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth operations.

  • Be able to adapt to changing situations and work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Share knowledge and stories about the farm, our programs, and products with guests, helping to inspire and connect their restaurant experience with the whole organization.

 

Core Qualifications

  • Prior guest service experience.

  • Knowledge of food and beverage service.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

 

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: July 9