Company description
Founded by chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Row 7 is an organic food company built to reimagine food from seed to table. Working in collaboration with chefs, farmers, and plant breeders, our mission is to introduce new plant varieties that bring consumers unique culinary, nutritional, and ecological value. Since its inception five years ago, Row 7 has collaborated with stakeholders across the food chain in order to make delicious ingredients—and the stories behind them—more accessible to all. Row 7 sells organic seeds to home gardeners and growers through our online marketplace. In the last year, Row 7 launched a line of branded organic vegetables for sale in grocery stores throughout the Northeast and has plans to expand nationwide.
Job description
We’re seeking a highly organized, experienced Regional Coordinator to contribute to and support the multifaceted launch of Row 7’s line of branded organic vegetables. The Regional Coordinator’s primary role will be to support the Regional Manager in executing and managing a food demonstration and in-store experience program. You will be responsible for supporting all on-the-ground facets of the program, including networking, training, support for Row 7 Cooks, quality control, implementing a food and material distribution plan, and supporting the execution of an engaging and educational experience. The ideal candidate will have culinary experience, as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and inspire. Experience in teaching and team-building, especially in food & beverage events (and/or retail food demo experience), are valued.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Regional Manager in managing a comprehensive plan for tasting and demonstration programs and in-store experiences at locations across assigned region
- Act as on-site guide and trainer for Row 7 Culinary Team Members, providing in-the-moment oversight, feedback, and ongoing development.
- Oversee communication channels for Row 7 Culinary Team Members, supporting information-sharing strategies and community
- Contribute to and perform in-store tastings and demonstrations as needed throughout the 2024 season
- Support Row 7 Culinary Team Members in program setup, breakdown, and logistics
- Support Regional Manager in monitoring program progress, troubleshooting issues, and making adjustments to ensure the success of each tasting and demonstration
- Travel to active tasting and demonstration locations as needed and coordinate with Regional Manager to maintain quality checks across all locations within assigned region
- Support Regional Manager in monitoring program supplies and inventory
- Support in collecting and analyzing program data, providing post-program reports and insights to inform future program strategies and initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of culinary experience in restaurant/kitchen leadership role, culinary education position, and/or event production, or retail food sampling programs
- Experience coordinating food production in commercial/commissary kitchens preferred
- Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
REPORTS TO Regional Hiring and Production Manager
LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE
- Timeline
- Mid Atlantic, Mid August - November
- This is a HYBRID role.
- On-site demonstrations within assigned region
- Saturdays, Sundays, and occasional Mondays
- 8 hour shifts (approximately)
- Remote administrative responsibilities
- Monday - Friday
- 5 hours per week (approximately)
DETAILS
- This is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt (hourly) position
- The target starting pay range for this role is $38 to $40 per hour based on experience
- Benefits including
- 401(k) eligible after three months of employment with Row 7 Seeds
- Accrued Sick Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products
Row 7 is committed to centering equity and justice in our work and community. We encourage LGBTQIA+, BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $38.00 - $40.00
Application instructions
This job expired on August 03, 2024
Deadline
no deadline