Company description
The Chatham Bars Inn Farm produces well over 100,000 pounds and 125 varieties of vegetables and features innovative farming techniques such as hydroponics and Slovenian beekeeping. The farm also offers a seasonal farm stand open to the public early May through late November as well as farm-to-table dinners and creative group activities.
Job description
We invite you to join the high-energy team at Chatham Bars Inn Farm, an 8-acre working farm in Brewster, MA. The farm is a part of Chatham Bars Inn, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel on Cape Cod, Massachusetts with 25 oceanfront acres, 217 rooms and suites, five restaurants, boating, a private beach, full-service spa and endless recreation activities.
The Farm Stand Manager position is available from March 15, 2025 - December 1, 2025. This is a full time extended seasonal position.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Managing farm stand staff members, to include hiring, training, coaching, disciplinary actions, terminations, scheduling, payroll, and all other management functions.
Responsible for filing permits for farm dinners and all farm events with the relevant authorities (town, state of MA) in a timely manner
Responsible for planning and executing our signature public events, Tomato Fest & Fall Frolic in coordination with the marketing & food and beverage department
Managing day-to-day display & retail operations for a small high-volume farm stand
Collaborating with the harvest coordinator and farm manager to ensure a constant supply of fresh vegetables to the farm stand.
Participate in pro-active planning to determine most popular vegetable selections and display methods.
Maintaining the health of nursery stock and plants for sale
Positively engaging with our loyal customer base
Assist with promoting and marketing the farm-stand
Neatly packing, labeling, packaging all vegetables to the exacting standards of the Chatham Bars Inn
Maintaining a clean, neat, and well-organized retail display area
Maintaining accurate sales records and bookkeeping practices
Manage a diverse crew to ensure speed, efficiency and quality standards are upheld
Maintaining quality standards and ensuring that all products leaving the farm meet the impeccable standards of the Chatham Bars Inn Farm
Transport and delivery of farm products will also be required
Participate in general farm-hand duties as necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous retail management experience is preferred
Basic math and bookkeeping skills required
Excellent time management skills
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage a diverse crew of farm stand workers
Calm and positive attitude, even when working under stressful conditions
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and neat appearance
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work under challenging ergonomic conditions, including work that requires frequent crouching, bending and kneeling.
Ability to regularly lift loads of 50 pounds
Must be able to work outside in all climates
Must be flexible with the schedule and work weekends and holidays
Valid Driver’s License is required
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
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