Farm Guest Experience Host — Seasonal Weekends

Hidden Valley Orchards; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon, Ohio is seeking three energetic Guest Experience Ambassadors to engage guests, showcase farm-made products, and support sales across retail and food & beverage operations. You will operate sampling stations, share farm history, and encourage online reviews to help enhance the guest experience.

This seasonal, weekend-focused role requires strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, sampling, retail sales, food service, promotions, or customer service preferred.
• Friendly, confident and comfortable approaching and speaking with guests.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• Enthusiasm for local food, agriculture, farm products, and seasonal experiences.
• Ability to learn detailed product and farm information.
• Comfortable making recommendations and helping drive sales.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with multiple farm departments.
• Dependable with a positive attitude during busy visitor days.

Responsibilities

• Operate engaging and well-organized product sampling stations.
• Introduce guests to farm-made and locally sourced products.
• Explain product ingredients, preparation methods, uses, and farm connections.
• Recommend retail, bakery, food, and beverage products based on guest interests.
• Share information about the farm’s history, culture, attractions, events, and seasonal offerings.
• Encourage guests to leave online reviews and provide feedback.
• Direct guests to different areas of the farm and help plan their visit.
• Support promotions, product launches, special events, and high-traffic weekends.
• Maintain clean, stocked sampling and promotional areas.
• Track samples distributed, products sold, reviews collected, and guest feedback.
• Communicate common questions, product reactions, and sales opportunities to management.
• Assist retail and food-and-beverage teams during busy periods when needed.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and accident-prevention procedures.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Storytelling

Initiative

Composure

Adaptability

Sales orientation

Job description

Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon, Ohio is seeking three energetic Guest Experience Ambassadors to engage guests, showcase farm-made products, and support sales across retail and food & beverage operations. You will operate sampling stations, share farm history, and encourage online reviews to help enhance the guest experience.

This seasonal, weekend-focused role requires strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple