BLACK STAR FARMS

Employment Opportunities

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BLACK STAR FARMS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Team of dedicated professionals

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.

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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.

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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
Several barrels lined up in front of a barn.
Several barrels lined up in front of a barn.

BLACK STAR FARMS

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.

HIRING

Front Desk Customer Service Representative

We are seeking a passionate and outgoing individual who truly thrives in the world of hospitality and is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for our guests during their stay at our ten-room winery Inn. This position is full-time, with benefits available.

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Stables

A caring individual who loves horses is needed for barn chores. Duties include taking horses to and from pasture, feeding/watering, mucking stalls, and general barn maintenance. Horse experience and transportation are necessary. Please send inquiries to bobl@blackstarfarms.com.

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Tasting Room Representative

Learn the wine industry from the inside out! No previous wine education or industry experience is required! Our unspoken goal is to provide every guest who enters our Tasting Room with an experience that reflects great pride in our history, family, and products. We invite you to take this unique opportunity to join a diverse group of enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and team-oriented individuals and embark on a journey into the fascinating world of wine.

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Events Server

Servers are needed for weddings and special events. Part-time, you select the dates you can work an event. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Serving experience is preferred but not necessary—great extra income opportunity.  Primarily May – October with other dates throughout the year.

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Internships for Summer and Fall 2025

Are you a current college student studying culinary arts, hospitality, or food and beverage management? We have an excellent hybrid program that has produced incredible professional opportunities for former interns. Check out our comprehensive internship opportunities that will help you gain professional experience through many work environments.

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