Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is the resort of new Napa, bringing a bold, dynamic energy and creating an unrivaled destination and community itself. Set on over 700 acres of rolling vineyards and farmland in the southern section of Napa Valley’s wine-growing region with access to both Napa and Sonoma, the resort includes 135 airy cottage guestrooms and suites, featuring outdoor terraces with fire pits and views of the Mayacamas Mountains. Stanly Ranch offers a rare ownership opportunity consisting of a limited collection of three- to six-bedroom Vineyard Homes and furnished two-bedroom Villas. The resort features Halehouse, an Auberge spa offering targeted and intentional treatments that help you reach your full potential, three unique dining venues including Bear, which pays homage to local farmers and makers, and a behind-the-scenes look at wine country with a unique range of thrilling adventures and immersive experiences. Embracing its 100-year Napa Valley history, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection has undergone an evolution from a working ranch to a deeply-rooted luxury destination capturing the casual honest luxury of culture and cultivation.
Role Summary
Join our team as a Farm Assistant and work directly alongside the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor on all the day-to-day operations of our onsite culinary gardens, known as “The Grange” and “The Farm.” In this role, you will help ensure that both spaces are always thriving, beautiful, and inspiring for guests to visit. The position requires close collaboration with the Farm Director, Culinary Team, and Farm Assistants. It is also highly guest-facing, so strong interpersonal communication skills and comfort speaking in front of groups are essential.
The starting range for this position is $25.00 per hour This is the pay rate for this position that Stanly Ranch reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
Core Responsibilities
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, Farm, 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
Install 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, pizza,and botanical cocktail classes
Lead 30-minute “feed the chickens” experience with Stanly Ranch guests
Occasionally set up, work, and break down the Grange farm stand at the Stanly Ranch Village 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
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 the possibility of weekends falling mid-week
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
Preferred Qualifications
Farm/Culinary Event Programming experience
Experience growing ingredients for a fine-dining restaurant
Greenhouse management experience
Hospitality experience
Conversational Spanish
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
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