Front of House Apprentice

Calling all curious minds with a passion for hospitality, agriculture, and food systems.

FARMS (Front of House Apprenticeship through Research and Service) is a six-month paid front-of-house apprenticeship at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Designed for individuals interested in the intersection of restaurant service, regenerative agriculture, and culinary research, FARMS offers hands-on training in hospitality alongside immersive food systems education.

Apprentices rotate through various front-of-house roles, learning the fundamentals of restaurant operations while participating in weekly readings and discussions, guest lectures, and independent research alongside a cohort of peers. The curriculum explores themes such as seed breeding, whole grain baking, grass-fed animal processing, and fermentation—linking the farm, kitchen, and dining room to agroecology.

FARMS is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of food systems while developing the skills needed to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven service environment. The cohort is strengthened by the diversity of its perspectives; experience outside of the food industry and farming is welcome.

Who You Are:

• Guest-Oriented: You bring warmth, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to excellent hospitality.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative setting and take pride in supporting those around you.
• Flexible: You are comfortable working evenings, weekends, and a dynamic schedule.
• Curious: You have a deep interest in where food comes from, how it’s grown, and how it’s served.
• Engaged: You are excited to explore big-picture food system topics and connect them to everyday service.
• Committed: You are interested in building a career at Blue Hill and will apply your FARMS experience after completing the program.

Tasks May Include:

• Rotating through dining room roles beginning with polisher and moving on to back waiter, runner, and front waiter
• Greeting guests, pouring water, polishing glassware, running food, and clearing plates
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of plateware, glassware, and service areas
• Supporting beverage service and storytelling about our food, farm, and mission
• Participating in educational programming, including readings, discussions, and work on the farm
• Assisting with research projects and hands-on activities like foraging or baking

The Details:

• Compensation: $18 / hour
• Duration: Six months, full-time
• Location: In-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr from NYC)
• High school diploma preferred
• Fine dining experience is not required
• Diverse work and life experience is valued
• Manual dexterity, auditory/visual ability, and ability to follow oral instructions
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
• Access to Staff Education: Including weekly speakers, readings, on-site learning, and collaborative research
• Reports To: General Manager