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. People in Northwest Michigan enjoy beaches, water sports, biking, hiking forests and dunes, skiing, and so much more. We have two tasting rooms and wine processing facilities, a luxurious inn which 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 different 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 continue being a formidable example of superior customer service, world-class wines, experiential wine and food events, and staying among the top-rated destinations in the state. 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. Full-time benefits include health and dental insurance.
If you are interested in joining our team, fill out our online application here or email your cover letter and resume to Black Star Farms Human Resources department at [email protected], or drop off your application to the Suttons Bay office.
CURRENTLY HIRING
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.
Tasting Room Manager
Looking for a passionate and qualified individual to help lead the team at our Old Mission Tasting Room. Must be able to work weekends and some holidays. Wine and/or hospitality experience preferred. Pay based on experience. If you excel in team leadership and enjoy providing exceptional customer service while working in a fun, educational environment, this is the position for you!
Winery
Are you passionate about wine? Would you like to work for one of Michigan’s most awarded wineries? We have a Cellar Assistant or Cellar Master position available at our Old Mission production facility. This position is full-time, year-round, and includes 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.
Line 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 Hearth & Vine Café, catered events, and Inn culinary services. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Dishwasher
Looking for individuals to join our acclaimed culinary team. Must be available, nights, weekends, and holidays. The seasonal position includes support for the Hearth & Vine Café and catered events. Employee benefits include company-wide discounts.
Front of House Server, Hearth & Vine Café
Server 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. 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.
Event Servers
Servers needed for weddings and special events May through October. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Serving experience is preferred.
Housekeeper
Seeking professional individuals with outstanding attention to detail. Part-time position, must be available weekends.
Student Interns
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.