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    Director of Beverage Service at The Herbfarm

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    GM and Dining Manager

    Overview

    Join The Herbfarm as the Beverage Director at one of America’s premier restaurants known for food and beverage pairings and excellent, caring, attentive service. You’ll be on the floor for service most Thursdays through Sundays during our nine-course seasonally and regionally influenced tastings menus that have been paired (by you) with 5 Northwest wines. As a key staff member on the wine team of one of America’s most-visible destination restaurants, it is The Herbfarm’s goal that its team achieve national recognition and awards where possible while keeping daily service at the forefront. The Herbfarm will support and promote these efforts.

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    The link above has the best description. To apply, please come visit between 10 and 4 daily and ask Rosemary to give you a tour. Then, send cover letter and resume to jobs@theherbfarm.com.

    Experience & Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS to APPLY
    • Above average skills in pairing food and wine/beer
    • At least 3 years professional wine service experience
    • Able to share passion and enthusiasm for wine with down-to-earth openness without alienating beginners while capturing the interest of experienced wine folk
    • Extensive knowledge of the world’s wines with particular emphasis on the wines of the Pacific Northwest; including but not limited to northern Italy, Rhone, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, California, Australia, and New Zealand, and the rest of the United States
    • Good posture, body language, personal grooming, and steady hands
    • Pleasant personality with a winning smile
    • Stamina and the ability to be on one’s feet for 10 hours (with the pleasant attitude above)
    • Willingness to help in all front of house facets of restaurant operations-5 years hands-on experience at least
    • Team player and communicator
    • Above average command of English language

    Character traits

    CHARACTERISTICS
    • Intelligent, quick, witty yet serious and focused
    • Emotionally mature
    • Energetic, Enthusiastic, Consistent, Persistent
    • Caring, communicates well (about the good and the bad) with guests and staff
    • Graciousness, ability to be "owner"
    • Calm under pressure, think on your feet

    Hours/Schedules

    SCHEDULE
    • Generally Thursday through Sunday service
    • Typically 4 evenings per week, plus one daytime inventory/preparation (generally Wednesdays)
    • Slow nights, extra service nights, salaried folks step up before hourly folks
    • Approximate 40-50 hours per week schedule is prepared a month in advance
    • Weekly visits to wineries are expected
    • Closing responsibilities 2-3 nights per week (1am finish Th-Sat)
    • Currently The Herbfarm is closed for vacation one week in March or April

    Benefits and Compensation

    BENEFITS (details in Employee Handbook)
    • Health Insurance- medical, dental paid 50% by The Herbfarm after 2 months
    • Paid Time Off-PTO: 2 weeks per year. PTO increases to 3 weeks per year after 5 years employment
    • Good Health days-earn up to two per year--paid days off for being healthy
    • Dining and Wining Education:
    • Participate in the annual Wine/Food education 3 day annual trip-usually October
    • Participate in employer matched 401K plan after one year of service
    Salaried at Market Rate