Head Gardener at Farm to Table Restaurant

Farm Job Search; Boulder (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on property

Utilities & internet included

Restaurant discounts

Lodging included

Job summary

Farm to Table Restaurant in Boulder, Utah seeks a Head Gardener to lead an organic garden supplying the restaurant. You will supervise an assistant, plan seasonal planting, harvest, and coordinate with kitchen staff, while engaging with guests and events. Housing on the property and utilities included are offered.

Remote area lifestyle and farm-based opportunities await. Strong experience in garden work and team leadership is required; dedication and reliability are essential for seasonal peaks

Qualifications

• Experience in a garden or agricultural environment.
• Ability to manage assistants and work with a team.
• Strong communication with kitchen and staff.
• Willingness to live in a remote area.

Responsibilities

• Maximize harvest through planting and weeding tasks.
• Plan planting/harvesting schedules for the season.
• Oversee harvest, wash, weigh, and store produce.
• Lead and supervise garden assistants.
• Coordinate with kitchen and relay daily needs.
• Blog monthly garden update and take weekly photos.
• Represent the farm at farmers markets and events.

Skills

Garden management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Remote area living

Job description

Head Gardener at Farm to Table Restaurant (6289)

Location: Boulder, Utah

Job Number: 6289

We are a farm to table restaurant in a beautiful and remote area. Our main business is the guest lodge and restaurant. We have a 1.5 acre organic restaurant that needs to be managed and produce enough to supply our restaurant. Vegetables, herbs and flowers are the focus. We also have a few well-producing fruit trees that may need some care. 40 hour work week is required, sometimes more or less dependent on weather and needs at that time. Working alongside the head chef and restaurant staff is key to having an efficient garden with no waste. This is a very good opportunity for a determined independent individual, reap what you sow! We cater weddings and retreats so there are several opportunities for making extra money. Great monthly salary as well as housing on the property with utilities and internet included.

Responsibilities

GARDEN TASKS

• Do whatever necessary to have the biggest harvest possible
• Pre-planning planting and harvesting time tables for the season and upcoming weeks
• Weeding
• Complete all necessary garden tasks in timely manner
• Keep garden looking clean and tidy
• Be respectful of guests
• Be inviting to guests and let them explore the garden within reason

HARVESTING

When bringing food to the kitchen it needs to be ready to be stored and used

• clean off all the dirt from the veggies
• Clean, Weigh, Record, Organize
• trim all excess leaves to make it fit in our limited fridge space
• put veggies in proper storage containers, label and date,
• there will be a gardens section in the fridge for you to store the veggies
• Keep log sheet organized and up-to-date

MANAGEMENT

• Manage an assistant and make sure they know all the ins and outs of the garden
• When you are gone make sure all necessary tasks will be fulfilled including daily harvesting
• Be the boss of the garden and be diligent and make sure any helpers know and understand

their task.

KITCHEN COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION

• have clear communication with the kitchen staff, be sure to tell them what is coming up, and
• find out what the kitchen needs.
• there will be list left for you every morning of what the kitchen needs for service that day
• Be available, or have your assistant available everyday the kitchen is open, we will need daily harvest.
• Weekly meeting with Chef to talk about upcoming harvests, possible surpluses or unexpected problems.

PHOTOS & BLOGGING

• One monthly blog, basically a garden update.
• Take photos weekly, send to Eva so she can put them up on social media etc.

AMBASSADOR

Remember that you are an extension of the SWK / BMGR business, you are one of the most visible employees. Conduct yourself with grace and respect and maintain a good appearance.

FARMERS MARKET

The local farmers market is a great way to keep locals excited about us. It might be a once in a while thing but keep it in mind.

Qualifications

Experience in a garden or agricultural environment is key. Working with others and the ability to manager assistants is needed. Communication skills should be efficient. Living in a remote area in a tight knit community is a reality here, no experience is necessary in that area but an open mind and willingness to cooperate and work in a team setting is very important. Housing on the property is included as well as discounts at the restaurant and lodging. Come enjoy a unique opportunity!