FRONT OF HOUSE APPRENTICE

Blue Hill at Stone Barns is regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative places to eat, cook, learn and explore, garnering widespread attention and accolades, including the James Beard award in 2015 for the Most Outstanding Restaurant in the US, and ranking among the World's 50 Best List. As a member of our team, engage in unique learning experiences and be part of a community pushing the boundaries of 'farm-to-table' dining. We are a small family-run company with two restaurants, a café, a catering business, and a marketplace, located on an 80-acre working farm 30 miles from midtown Manhattan.

About the role

FARMS (Front of House Apprenticeship through Research and Service) is a six-month paid front-of-house apprenticeship at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Designed for individuals interested in the intersection of restaurant service, regenerative agriculture, and culinary research, FARMS offers hands-on training in hospitality alongside immersive food systems education. Apprentices rotate through various front-of-house roles while participating in weekly readings, discussions, guest lectures, and independent research. The curriculum explores themes such as seed breeding, whole grain baking, grass-fed animal processing, and fermentation—linking the farm, kitchen, and dining room to agroecology.

Who You Are

• Guest-Oriented: You bring warmth, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to excellent hospitality.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative setting and take pride in supporting those around you.
• Flexible: You are comfortable working evenings, weekends, and a dynamic schedule.
• Curious: You have a deep interest in where food comes from, how it’s grown, and how it’s served.
• Engaged: You are excited to explore big-picture food system topics and connect them to everyday service.
• Committed: You are interested in building a career at Blue Hill and will apply your FARMS experience after completing the program.

Responsibilities

• Rotating through dining room roles beginning with polisher and moving on to back waiter, runner, and front waiter.
• Greeting guests, pouring water, polishing glassware, running food, and clearing plates.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of plateware, glassware, and service areas.
• Supporting beverage service and storytelling about our food, farm, and mission.
• Participating in educational programming, including readings, discussions, and work on the farm.
• Assisting with research projects and hands-on activities like foraging or baking.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred (not required).
• Fine dining experience is not required.
• Diverse work and life experience is valued.
• Manual dexterity, auditory/visual ability, and ability to follow oral instructions.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Access to staff education, including weekly speakers, readings, on-site learning, and collaborative research.

Pay

$18 / hour

Schedule

Six months, full-time. In-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr from NYC).