EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about interacting with people, enjoy a busy pace, and thrive on providing superior customer service? Black Star Farms is a socially and environmentally conscious destination winery in a beautiful resort area. Our team in northwest Michigan enjoys beaches, water sports, biking, hiking forests and dunes, skiing, and so much more. We like to have fun. We have two tasting rooms and wine processing facilities, a luxurious inn that serves breakfast and hospitality hour, a special events department that hosts many weddings and corporate groups, plus a culinary program that services a farm-to-table, seasonal café, catering services for a multitude of events, elegant wine-paired dinners, and small bites for wine trail events.
Our Mission
To exceed the expectations of those seeking excellence in wine, food, and hospitality while providing our team members an environment for personal growth, creative expression, and professional development.
Our Vision
To continue to exemplify premium customer service in a friendly and professional manner that creates relationships and memories which culminate in lifelong customers.
Our Values
In all instances, demonstrate high morals, ethics, and a guest-focused attitude required as a team member of the premier wine and hospitality destination in Northwest Michigan.
We believe our community leadership is paramount, and our community and environment support has always been a part of us. Over the years, we have donated tens of thousands of dollars to conservation efforts, culinary and performing arts, and basic human needs.
We are a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to our world-class destination by providing excellence in customer service, working harmoniously across various business units, supporting each other by wearing many hats when needed, and having fun while doing so. Our family-owned business puts employees first and believes in building up our team members to achieve their full potential. We strive to be a formidable example of superior customer service, world-class wines, experiential wine and food events, and staying among the state’s top-rated destinations.
We hire individuals possessing the following traits.
Strength of Character
We expect everyone to be ethical and responsible and act with integrity.
Tenacious Dedication
We expect our team to be guest-focused, which is demonstrated by a “can do” attitude. We are dedicated to creating a premier destination experience for visitors and team members alike by providing artisan products, exceptional service, and a fun and safe work environment.
Collaboration
We expect team players that are willing to learn and demonstrate cooperation and collaboration through sharing and communicating. Respect for all team members and guests is imperative.
Energy and Resourcefulness
We are looking for bright, innovative, creative problem solvers who seek solutions, are forward-thinking, and are dedicated to maintaining world-class standards.
Whether you are seeking a part-time or full-time position, we offer an exciting workplace with talented and friendly staff, a variety of events and locations to work, plus competitive pay. Resort, customer service, hospitality, or culinary experience is preferred but not necessary; we will train.
If being surrounded by this exciting culture sounds interesting, Black Star Farms might be the right fit for you.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE
2 Weeks of Paid Time Off (1st year accruing immediately)
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Optional Voluntary Benefits
Qualified Simple Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Child Care Assistance through the Tri Share Child Care Benefit Program (2/3 of costs covered)
Employee Discounts
Bonus Opportunities
PART-TIME BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE
Paid Holidays
Qualified Simple Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Child Care Assistance through the Tri Share Child Care Benefit Program (2/3 of costs covered)
Employee Discounts
Bonus Opportunities
If you are interested in joining our team, you may apply online below. You may also email your cover letter and resume to Black Star Farms here or drop them off at the Suttons Bay office.
Stables Manager
We are seeking a caring individual with a love of horses to ensure that our boarded animals are cared for while following applicable laws and regulations. We pride ourselves in providing clean and safe living spaces for all animals on our property and maintaining a healthy environment for boarders, guests, animals, and employees.
Bistro Polaris and Hospitality Sous Chef
We are seeking a creative team-oriented chef who celebrates locally-inspired cuisine paired with wine. Our ideal candidate is an individual who wants to grow and shares our passion for being environmentally and socially responsible. This position values authenticity, innovation, kindness, leadership, and teamwork. A minimum of a culinary degree/certification or equivalent in experience and training is required.
Tasting Room
Join our dynamic tasting room team! We currently have opportunities for enthusiastic, hard-working people at the Suttons Bay tasting room. We are looking for creative problem solvers who love to learn and share our passion for being environmentally and socially responsible. This position values authenticity, innovation, kindness, and teamwork. We are currently looking to fill part-time, seasonal positions through mid-November.
Event Servers
Servers are needed for weddings and special events through October. Part-time, you select the dates you can work an event. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Serving experience is preferred—great extra income opportunity.
Breakfast Chef/Prep Cook
Are you passionate about food and hospitality and enjoy interacting with guests? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic Inn team, voted #1 Wine Country Hotel in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2020. Be an integral part of a winning team delivering gourmet breakfasts and special offerings that return guests for repeat visits.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Join the team at one of Northern Michigan’s premier wine and culinary destinations. Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays. Seasonal position includes support for the bistro, catered events, and Inn culinary services. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Bistro Server
We are seeking individuals who thrive on providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a fun, upbeat attitude. Full-time and part-time positions are available with hourly pay plus tips. Server experience is preferred. Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Bistro Host/Busser
We are seeking individuals who thrive on providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a fun, upbeat attitude. Full-time and part-time positions are available with hourly pay plus tip-outs. Restaurant experience is preferred but not necessary. Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Dishwasher
These positions (full-time and part-time) are an excellent opportunity for high school students or young adults to become acquainted with restaurant operations, banquets, and special events. We are seeking reliable people that are available nights, weekends, and holidays.