Farm Assistant - Stanly Ranch

A private Napa Ranch cultivating the future of wellbeing. Stanly Ranch - a land that was established with legacy in mind and furthers its progression now with enlightened 21st century ideals. A vanguard in the movement toward holistic wellbeing, Stanly Ranch empowers an immersive agricultural experience intended to not only revitalize those lucky enough to visit, but to leave them transformed. Guests, owners, and locals alike will be captivated by an active and engaged private ranch lifestyle uniquely curated to nourish the mind, body, and soul through a rare connection to the land and its bounty.

Join our team as the Farm Assistant and work directly alongside the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor on all the day-to-day operations of the onsite culinary garden, also known as The Grange. As the Farm Assistant, you will ensure that The Grange is always thriving and beautiful, and an inspiring place for guests to visit. The role will be highly collaborative with the Farm Director, Culinary Team, and Farm Supervisor. It is also very “guest-facing” so having interpersonal communication skills and being comfortable speaking in front of large groups of guests is necessary. The Grange provides fresh ingredients to all of the hotel restaurants and farm-to-table dining experiences for our guests/residents throughout the property.

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Ensure the farm is thriving and beautiful at all times. Attention to detail is a must. 

• Seed, transplant, cultivate, weed, thin, and harvest vegetables, fruits, edible flowers, and herbs according to the crop plan, seeding schedule, and our kitchen’s needs

• Regularly monitor crops and identify weeds, pests, diseases, and harmful insects

• Apply natural fertilizers, pesticides, and amendments according to the spray schedule and whenever necessary to ensure a healthy farm and enhance growth

• Plant seeds into trays and ensure seeds and plants in our greenhouse our properly cared for

• Regularly organize, clean, and maintain farm tools, equipment, and bins

• Understand the Grange and greenhouse irrigation systems and oversee repairs when needed

• Water plants and seeds as needed

• Carefully harvest, rinse, and pack harvested products and deliver them to the kitchen in good condition, on time, and according to the established SOP’s

• Care for our flock of chickens. Tasks include cleaning the coop, cleaning the chicken run, refreshing water and food, and clipping their wings

• Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, pruning hooks, and shears, and teach other farm staff how to properly and safely use and care for each tool

• Construct trellises and plant supports

• Identify key moments to obtain approvals from the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor

Guest Programming

• Lead 20-minute “harvest tours” for our private pasta classes and botanical cocktail classes

• Lead 30-minute “feed the chickens” experience with Stanly Ranch guests

• Set up, work, and break down the Grange farm stand at the Stanly Ranch Farmers Market every Sunday from 7am-2pm.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak with guests about sustainable farming and the Chef’s Garden in a friendly manner and answer any questions that may arise

• Hourly Rate: $25.00

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of Farming/Agriculture experience 

• Self-motivated, positive, and adaptable

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while still caring for seeds, plants, and harvested produce

• A flexible work schedule with “weekends” falling mid-week. To start, days off will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

• Experience working outside in a physically demanding role with the ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Fluent in English

• Farm/Culinary Event Programming experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience growing ingredients for a fine-dining restaurant 

• Greenhouse management experience

• Hospitality experience

• Conversational Spanish

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