Job Description: Dining Room Host Title: Dining Room Host Department: Hospitality team Type: Full-Time, Part-8me or Seasonal, Non-exempt, Hourly Report: Restaurant Manager, Shi>Supervisor Loca3on: Philo Ridge Farm in CharloBe, Vermont About Philo Ridge Farm Philo Ridge Farm (PRF) is a nonprot 501(c)(3) working demonstra8on farm located in Vermont's Champlain Valley. Using innova8ve and ecologically sustainable prac8ces, we steward over 500 acres of pastureland, forests, and diversied produce gardens. We rota8onally graze heritage breed livestock and cul8vate cer8ed organic fruits, vegetables, and owers. Our mission is to promote organic regenera8ve agriculture through hands-on research, educa8on, and community engagement. As a nonprot living laboratory, we provide farmers, students, and the public with opportuni8es to explore sustainable farming prac8ces. Through educa8onal ini8a8ves and collabora8ve partnerships, we seek to deepen our understanding of food systems, environmental stewardship, and the essen8al role of food and agriculture in building resilient, healthy communi8es. Position Overview Philo Ridge Farm is seeking a professional, friendly, and communica8ve Dining Room Host to support our Hospitality program. As the rst point of contact, the Host creates a warm, welcoming experience by gree8ng guests, managing reserva8ons (phone, online, and walk-ins), and coordina8ng dining room ow through thoughXul sea8ng and clear communica8on with the front-of-house team. This role helps connect guests to our mission by sharing the story of the farm and suppor8ng a dining experience rooted in sustainable, regenera8ve food and land prac8ces. The Dining Room Server posi8on can be full-8me, part-8me or seasonal, requiring at least 18 hours a week, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. Responsibilities Warmly greet and engage guests upon arrival, sharing the Philo Ridge Farm story and se g a welcoming tone Manage reserva8ons and guest informa8on via phone, online plaXorms, and walk-ins; conrm next-day reserva8ons and communicate special guest needs to the service team Monitor dining room ow, lead guests to their tables, oversee table rota8on, and turn 8mes to ensure smooth service and reserva8on fulllment philoridgefarm.org 2766 Mt. Philo Road, Charlotte, Vermont, 05445 Maintain a clean, organized, and invi8ng host stand, entrance area, and overall dining room ambiance-including appropriate ligh8ng, music, and updated menus Address guest concerns promptly and professionally; report issues to management as needed Restock administra8ve supplies and complete side work as directed by the Manager or Assistant Manager Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in a host or similar front-of-house restaurant role preferred Friendly, professional, and poised with a commitment to delivering warm, thoughXul customer service Team player with a self-star8ng a\tude and willingness to support wherever needed Passion for farm-to-table dining and interest in sustainable food systems Must be Reliable and punctual, with strong aBen8on to detail and the ability to follow procedures Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with variable hours, including weekdays, weekends, mornings, and evenings Physically capable of standing or walking for extended periods, li>ing and moving up to 50 pounds, and working in a range of indoor and outdoor condi8ons Compensation $16 - $20 per hour, based on experience, plus a share of the 8p pool. Benefits & Perks Benets may include accrued paid 8me o, complimentary sta meal prepared daily, and an employee discount on products in our Market. Application Process To apply, please send the following via email to jobs@philoridgefarm.com: Resume Three references, including contact informa8on Qualied candidates will be contacted directly. No phone calls. Frequently cited sta0s0cs show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good t for the role, PRF encourages you to apply. PRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, na0onal origin, ethnic origin, ci0zenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orienta0on, gender iden0ty and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteris0c protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In philoridgefarm.org 2766 Mt. Philo Road, Charlotte, Vermont, 05445 addi0on, PRF will provide reasonable accommoda0ons for qualied individuals with disabili0es. Employment Acknowledgement I acknowledge that I have read and understood the job descrip8on provided to me. I have had the opportunity to ask ques8ons and discuss the responsibili8es and expecta8ons outlined therein. I understand the essen8al du8es and requirements of the posi8on and conrm that I am able to perform them, with or without reasonable accommoda8on. ____ Name Printed ________ Signature Date philoridgefarm.org 2766 Mt. Philo Road, Charlotte, Vermont, 05445