Our farm is highly diversified, organically grown market (non certified) operation dedicated to supplying restaurants in the San Jose area. The farm specializes in approximately 1 acre of diversified vegetables, ½ acre of orchard, and raising laying hens. It also doubles as an outdoor event venue and features a rustic banquet hall.

We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager to be responsible for keeping the grounds running at full production, 12 months out of the year, and managing close relationships with each chef at all restaurant locations. Produce must be of high quality and delivered on-time.

The Farm Manager must be creative and efficient, self-motivated, and highly organized. A successful candidate will have experience with small to medium-scale production and have a passion for growing produce. 

Responsibilities:
Candidate will manage and operate approximately 1 acre of vegetables both in-ground and raised beds and a young, ½ acre orchard containing various stone fruit, olive trees, table grapes and citrus. Must be capable of and experienced in crop planning, greenhouse management, seeding, raising transplants, planting, cultivation, fertilizing, weeding, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest processing. 

Duties:

• Meet with chefs and/or owners to determine desired, seasonal crops, communicating clearly and regularly
• Create an annual crop plan with regular updates for the chefs and restaurants about what is coming down the pipeline
• Ensure produce is grown, harvested, and stored for excellent taste, safety and high-quality product
• Understand and follow naturally grown or organic production guidelines
• Estimate yield of crops ready for harvest and send a bi-weekly fresh-list
• Maintain planting, production & harvest records
• Keep beds fully planted at all times.
• Manage soil fertility (organic fertilizer, crop rotation, and compost program)
• Monitor and control pests
• Keep the grounds as weed-free as possible using hand cultivation methods
• Operate, implement and repair irrigation systems
• Manage and oversee wellness of a small flock (50) of laying hens
• Safely operate a compact tractor, BCS, utility vehicle, and riding mower
• Order seed, feed, and farm supplies
• Manage 1 regular crew member and additional crew members should they be necessary
• Must be physically capable lifting 50+ lbs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for staff and visitors
• Maintain all landscape on and around designated farm areas and farm venue, promoting biodiversity by selecting pollinator and edible plants whenever possible
• Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and or living accommodations.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in horticulture or related field preferred
• Experience working on a diversified vegetable farm required
• Minimum of one year of farm management experience desired
• Previous work in greenhouse and raising seedlings required
• Experience in irrigation, and landscape maintenance
• Previous work experience with fruit orchard pruning and maintenance, including dormant spraying, fruit thinning, irrigation, pest and weed management
• Previous experience with tractor and small engine equipment operation desirable.
• Previous experience managing chickens desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Mount Hamilton, CA (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No