Company description

Rock Cobble Farm is a large private estate situated in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, encompassing an entire watershed, including multiple historic homes and barns. The estate contains numerous formal and natural gardens and extensive collections of flowering and rare plants, all meticulously cataloged and labeled, as well as rare varieties of produce. Highlights include:

• Greenhouses with an extensive collection of orchids, rare and fragrant tropical plant species.

• Main House surrounded by formal French gardens of roses, herbs, and cut flowers bounded by trimmed boxwood, fruit espalier, Carpinus hedges, and pleached Linden trees.

• Extensive orchards featuring varieties of heritage apple and stone fruit trees.

• A sprawling Woodland Garden with many botanical gems and an extensive Magnolia collection.

• Cut flower production of Dahlias, Sweet Peas, Peonies, Lilies, and Bulbs.

• A Monticello-inspired produce garden that supplies a local farm- to-table restaurant year-round and community farm stands during the summer.

• Pasture fields for a herd of heritage Randall cattle

Job description

Rock Cobble Farm is seeking a detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee all aspects of crop production, specialty products, and seasonal Farmstand operations. This role coordinates produce for the farm owners, manages deliveries to Swyft and Ore Hill restaurants, and leads Farmstand operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong horticultural knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and demonstrated experience training staff in both production and customer service. They are comfortable working collaboratively within a larger farm and management team, contributing to shared goals while supporting daily operations with clarity, professionalism, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Lead production for vegetables, small fruit, flowers, tea, and honey production.
Maintain accurate crop records, harvest documentation, and plant identification.
Prepare and distribute weekly harvest lists for the farm owners, Farmstand, and Swyft and Ore Hill restaurants.
Oversee all produce drops and ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
Manage the Farmstand POS system, including product setup, pricing, inventory, and cash box balancing.
Train and mentor Farmstand staff in customer service, procedures, and retail standards.
Supervise production and greenhouse staff, providing ongoing guidance and professional development.
Conduct pre-season pricing reviews, off-season planning, and update records for the upcoming season.
Lead guided tours of production areas during Farmstand events.
Qualifications

Strong knowledge of vegetable growing, greenhouse management, and specialty crops.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
Experienced in POS management and seasonal retail operations.
Skilled in training and mentoring staff in production and customer service.
This is a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse, dynamic farm operation that spans both public facing and more discreet aspects of the work. The role includes coordinating produce for private owners, managing seasonal Farmstand operations, collaborating with restaurants, and mentoring a dedicated team. It requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance public relationships with thoughtful stewardship, while maintaining high standards across all crops and specialty products.

Benefits: Generous vacation and sick time. Housing provided. Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits, and 401k available. Relocation assistance available.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

February 10, 2026