Seasonal Breakfast Server August through October
Seasonal Breakfast Server August through October
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Job Description
Position Title:Breakfast Server
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:$9/hour tip
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 Were Looking for
You are passionate about working for a restaurant that is an integral part of the Farms 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 kitchen and front of house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience.
What Youll Do
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 inns 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 farms local and seasonal ingredients to guests.
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.
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.
Please click the APPLY button above to submit your application and 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 ator .
3-5 shifts/week including at least one weekend shift/week. Shift time is 6:00 am - 1:00 pm; we operate 7 days/week from May - October
30 - 40 hours/week
Employment Type
Temp
