Job description
Outstanding in the Field is a roving culinary adventure – literally a restaurant without walls. Our mission is to re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to honor the local farmers and food artisans who cultivate it. We are 1/3 of the way through our “50 States” tour and a position has become available for a Tour Crew Member/Driver. Position starts ASAP.
Job Title: Tour Crew Member/Driver
Purpose: To be part of the Outstanding in the Field tour crew to execute events from start to finish, while providing tour and service/event support. To be a primary driver for one of the two Outstanding in the Field trucks and trailers for the duration of the tour.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Tour Support
Provide tour support by way of driving a truck & trailer, purchasing supplies & running necessary errands.
Service/Event Support
Work at the Outstanding in the Field events in the capacity that is needed, including but not limited to:
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Set-up & breakdown of the table, service station, outdoor kitchen & reception; unpacking & packing supplies & equipment
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Parking cars & greeting guests
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Serving – providing excellent customer service; accurately and enthusiastically explaining the wine and food to the guests, with emphasis on the origin of ingredients and the story behind each dish
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Work under the direction of the FOH manager at events
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Extensive driving experience with trucks & trailers
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially high-stress environment
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Restaurant experience and knowledge of BOH/FOH
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Excellent communication skills
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Flexibility, understanding and tolerance to work, live and travel with the OITF Tour Crew
Work Environment:
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Full-time, seasonal work
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Traveling, on the road from now until October 31; living accommodations and food/travel food stipend is provided. Travel schedule is rigorous.
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Events are outdoors, on farms, and staff are routinely exposed to “the elements” including sun, heat, wind, rain and insects
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Day-of-event work hours can extend beyond 10 hours
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Staff are expected to be strong, physically fit and able to lift, carry, set up equipment and supplies for each event
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Must have valid driver’s license
Compensation
this position is:
Application instructions
This job expired on October 07, 2014
Deadline
no deadline