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 destination winery located 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.
We are a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to our world-class destination by providing excellence in customer service, working harmoniously across a variety of 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. If being surrounded by this exciting environment sounds interesting, Black Star Farms might be the right fit for you.
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.
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Qualified Retirement Plan
Discounts on shift meals, wine, and merchandise
If you are interested in joining our team please fill out our online application here. You may also email your cover letter and resume to Black Star Farms here, or drop them off at the Suttons Bay office.
Winery
Are you passionate about wine? Would you like to work for one of Michigan’s most awarded wineries? We are currently looking to fill two Cellar Assistant positions, one each at our Old Mission and Suttons Bay locations. These positions are full-time, year-round, and include duties related to all aspects of wine production, processing, and packaging. Experience in the wine industry or related industries is preferred. The harvest period will require significant amounts of paid overtime—compensation based on experience and knowledge of the related field, with promotional opportunities possible.
Tasting Room Attendant
We have opportunities for talented, enthusiastic, hard-working people at our Old Mission and Suttons Bay tasting rooms. Hospitality experience preferred, but not necessary.
Part-time and full-time positions available May-Nov. Must be able to work weekends and some holidays. Wine service experience not necessary; we will train. If you are looking for a fast-paced, fun guest-service-driven position, please apply today! Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Housekeeper
Seeking professional individuals with outstanding attention to detail and a desire to work as a team. The Inn at Black Star Farms was voted #1 Wine Country Hotel in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2020. Must be available weekends.
Sous Chef – Hearth & Vine Café
Earn up to $20/hour plus a $1,000 seasonal bonus. Join the team at one of Northern Michigan’s premier wine and culinary destinations. Must be available, nights, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of a culinary degree/certification or equivalent in experience and training is required. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Line Cook
Earn up to $20/hour plus a $1,000 seasonal bonus. 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 Hearth & Vine Café, catered events, and Inn culinary services. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Prep Cook
Earn up to $20/hour plus a $1,000 seasonal bonus. Looking for motivated individuals to assist our busy culinary department. Must be available, nights, weekends, and holidays. Seasonal position includes support for the Hearth & Vine Café and events. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Dishwasher
This position is an excellent opportunity for a high school student or young adult to become acquainted with banquets and special events. We are seeking a reliable person that is available late days and evenings, typically Wednesdays through Saturdays. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Breakfast Chef
Earn up to $20/hour plus a $1,000 seasonal bonus. Are you passionate about food and hospitality? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team at the Inn, voted #1 Wine Country Hotel in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2020. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Front of House Supervisor, Hearth & Vine Café
Front of House Supervisor needed for our bustling seasonal café, May through October. We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual who thrives on providing exceptional customer service and is willing to be a team leader. One-year restaurant experience preferred, must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Front of House Server, Hearth & Vine Café
Servers needed for our bustling seasonal café, May through October. We are seeking an individual who thrives on providing exceptional customer service. This position is full-time seasonal, with hourly pay plus tips. Server experience preferred, must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Front of House Host/Busser, Hearth & Vine Café
Provide front of the house support for bustling seasonal café, May through October. Seeking an individual who thrives on providing exceptional customer service. This position is full-time seasonal, with hourly pay plus tips. A minimum of 1-year restaurant experience preferred, and must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Facilities Assistant
Seeking an individual with good problem-solving skills to assist maintenance supervisor with groundskeeping, property clean up, events set up/tear down, and various general maintenance issues. Work outside. Part time, flexible, weekend work.
Event Servers
Servers needed for weddings and special events May through October. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Serving experience is preferred.
Student Interns for Summer 2022 and Fall 2022
Are you a current college student studying culinary arts, hospitality, or food & beverage management? Check out our comprehensive internship opportunities that will help you gain professional experience through a multitude of work environments.