Front of House Staff Blue Hill at Stone Barns
- Date Posted July 25, 2024
- Location Tarrytown, NY
- Category Agriculture / Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative places to eat, cook, learn and explore, garnering widespread attention and accolades, including the James Beard award in 2015 for the Most Outstanding Restaurant in the US, and ranking among the World's 50 Best List.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns consistently attracts loyal, dedicated and curious employees. Please be one of them. As a member of our team, engage in unique learning experiences and be a part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of 'farm-to-table' dining.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is looking for great people with passion.
We are a small family run company that began with Blue Hill Farm. Today we are two restaurants, a cafe, a catering business, and a marketplace. Chef Dan Barber and co-owners David and Laureen Barber, have cultivated a cutting edge farm-to-table dining experience that is actually a table in the middle of an 80 acre working farm. We are 30 miles from midtown Manhattan and yet it looks and feels like the rolling hills of Vermont. Come join us!
EOE M/F/D/V
Job descriptionCalling all front-of-house staff interested in working at the intersection of restaurant hospitality and sustainable agriculture.
About The Role:
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a two-Michelin star restaurant and leading voice in the sustainable food movement. Together with our nonprofit partner, Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, we form a research and education institute working to develop a regional and ecological future of food. The dining room is our testing ground and space to showcase new ideas.
All dining room employees begin as backwaiters, and progress through the positions of food runner, frontwaiter, and captain in order to ensure a seamless dining experience. You will also act as a conduit for our mission and vision by communicating the link between regenerative farming and better food, engaging guests through educational interactions, and orchestrating all aspects of the guest experience.
At Blue Hill, we believe the best hospitality professionals are eager to learn and continuously strive to deepen their knowledge of food systems, cuisine, and hospitality. As such, all Blue Hill front of house staff participate in weekly educational programs. You will listen to guest speakers, attend service and beverage training, and be eligible for a stipend for external education and dining opportunities.
About You:
- Hospitable: you exhibit genuine dedication to serving guests and providing the highest standards of hospitality.
- Composed: you thrive in a fast-paced environment, show great efficiency in your ability to multitask, and maintain composure during the most high pressure moments of service.
- Organized: you illustrate impeccable organizational skills and shrewd attention to detail. This position requires manual dexterity and the ability to follow oral instructions.
- Integrity: you are relentless in your ability to model behavior in order to foster a supportive and energetic environment.
- Collaborative: you excel at team building, collaboration and cross departmental communication.
- Curious: you are eager to explore the intersection of regenerative farming, culinary arts, and food culture.
- Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, but not a requirement.
Tasks may include:
- Greeting guests and facilitating their arrival and departure
- Running food and clearing plates
- Polishing silver and glassware
- Crumbing tables and pouring water
- Marking glassware and helping with beverage service
- Maintaining dishpit organization
- Performing all other duties as assigned by supervisor
The Details:
- Compensation: Non-exempt, hourly wage dependent on position.
- Location & Hours: In-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr drive from NYC). Shifts involve working evenings and weekends.
Blue Hill is committed to equity and inclusion throughout every aspect of our work and team. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC and/or gender minority candidates to apply.
Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $22.00 Application instructions