Fearrington Careers

Full Time

Gardeners help keep Fearrington Village’s roughly 20 acre Village Center looking exceptional year round. This position, the Fearrington House Inn Gardener, is a highly visible role; he or she shall maintain ornamental garden beds and water features surrounding the Inn, which was completed in 1987. The 32 room Fearrington House Inn is a full service property and is a longstanding, proud member of the Paris-based hospitality association, Relais & Châteaux. 

This gardener is supported as needed by a grounds crew which handles tasks involving mechanized equipment like lawn maintenance, irrigation, hedge trimming, tree removal, etc. Gardeners and groundskeepers are employees of Fitch Creations, Inc., a family company which and owns and manages the Inn, the shops, restaurants, spa, in the Village Center and continues to build the Fearrington residential community. is a highly visible role, and she or he maintains.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform general horticultural duties such as design, installation and maintenance of display gardens, including mulching, weeding, watering, pruning, etc.
• Ensure public walkways and patios are kept free from plant debris.
• Operate gardening tools including golf carts, blowers, push carts, and hand tools, ensuring all applicable safety standards are followed.
• Interact regularly and pleasantly with guests and visitors.
• Ensure outdoor wedding venues are kept clean and tidy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years hands-on horticulture work experience, i.e. public garden, plant nursery, private gardening.
• Strong knowledge of plant species that thrive in our area, and plant sourcing and maintenance techniques.
• Must enjoy interacting with and working in close proximity to the general public.
• Ability to accomplish tasks around constraints such as various business hours, weather extremes, events on property, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to perform heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.

An Associate or B.S. degree in horticulture or related field is a plus but not required.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Committed to quality service
• HAS A POSITIVE ATTITUDE – GREAT WORK ETHIC We are an equal opportunity employer, participate in E-Verify, and offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Salary: This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Compensation is negotiable, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Full benefits at 90- days
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Full Time

Must know different techniques and must understand how each ingredient affects the dough, keeping up to date with changes in the industry. Bakers are responsible for keeping ingredients fresh and tailoring recipes to the taste and preferences of our various food outlets.

Responsibilities include:

• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, following recipes.
• Place dough in pans, moulds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
• Handle and move ingredients, tools, and cooking pans.
• Control mixing processes and oven controls.
• Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.
• Package products for storage or delivery using proper labelling and respect for product quality.
• May develop new recipes.
• Ensuring all coolers and storage areas are maintained, neat, organized, and rotated
• Maintaining highest sanitary conditions
• Ensuring all work areas are safe & reporting any unsafe conditions
• Other duties as assigned

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Committed to quality service
• Available, ESPECIALLY weekends and holidays
• HAS A POSITIVE ATTITUDE – GREAT WORK ETHIC We are an equal opportunity employer, participate in E-Verify, and offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Salary: $17-$19 per hour; Compensation is negotiable, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Full benefits at 90- days
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Full Time – Thursday – Sunday, generally 12pm – 10pm

Compensation for Pastry Line Cooks DOE and negotiable.

Pastry Line Cook Responsibilities include:

• Prepare pastries and desserts for dinner/bar guests
• Follow recipes and assist in the development of new pastry/dessert recipes
• Follow prep list and ensure all pastry ingredients are fresh before serving
• Ensure all pastry coolers and storage areas are maintained, neat, organized and rotated
• Maintain highest sanitary conditions
• Ensures all work areas are safe & report any unsafe conditions
• Other duties as assigned

Candidates must:

• Have previous pastry experience in a high volume quality kitchen but, will train the right person
• Be a team player, self motivator
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills

Pastry Cooks get full benefits at 90 days!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Full or Part Time – Weekends a must

Join the team at The Spa at Fearrington, part of The Fearrington House Inn, one of America’s top small hotels located near Chapel Hill, NC.

Our Team is responsible for providing high-end luxury services to our spa guests. This position reports directly to the Spa Manager. This position requires weekend availability.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest
• Maintain effective guest relations
• Maintain a positive attitude towards management, co-workers and guests alike
• Prepares and maintains the products, supplies and equipment in spa
• Promote and sell spa products
• Maintain knowledge of all treatments and have the ability to explain treatments to guest
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the spa
• Possess critical time management skills
• Assist management and co-workers as requested or needed
• Attend all departmental, spa and property meetings and training sessions

Qualifications include:

• Must possess current license/s and certificate/s as required by the State Board
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment, work calmly and effectively under pressure

Catering and Special Event staff are responsible for working special events on the property including weddings and corporate functions. These functions are located at one of Fearrington’s on-site venues, including The Fearrington Barn and The Garden Terrace. Recently, Forbes Travel Guide, America’s most trusted hospitality ranking system, listed The Fearrington House Inn as the nation’s “top luxury hotel for weddings.” It’s a great opportunity to become a part of a great team!

The Catering and Special Event team is responsible for site preparation, food service and upholding a high standard for customer service. Work is year round, but seasonal with spring and fall being the busiest times. They will report to the catering manager.

Long work days are common (approximately 12+/- hours, working inside and outside, and many events are nights and weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

Responsibilities include:

• Set up for events; including cleaning, stocking and set-up of regularly used items such as tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and putting up a buffet, carry trays to serve guests and cleaning up at the event’s conclusion.
• A catering staff’s duties during the event can vary based on the situation, but, in general, they must be able to focus on the job while staying on their feet and moving about freely, which can include bending, climbing stairs and carrying items weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Good communication is important, as is being able to follow directions efficiently and meeting the physical demands of the job. A positive attitude while on the job is also essential.
• Catering staff must adhere to health and safety standards at all times, even when closing down at the end of the event, which will include breaking down the table set up and taking tablecloths and linens to the laundry.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to arrive at work in a timely manner and with a pleasing disposition
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as banquet event orders
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Previous customer service experience is preferred but not required

Join the staff at the Belted Goat, our casual eatery and coffee shop in Fearrington Village.

A barista is responsible for responsible for providing excellent customer care as you consistently prepare coffee and tea beverages to the highest standard, at a high volume. In addition to these tasks, you would be expected to maintain daily operations (cleaning, stocking, organizing) while also running the register and taking orders; continually building upon your skills and knowledge, and contributing to a positive team atmosphere.

Requirements

• Food and beverage experience, preferably barista experience
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive, vibrant attitude with a smile
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated, yet also team oriented
• A positive attitude with excellent communications skills
• Punctual
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manual
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Required frequently: walking, standing, bending, reaching, scooping
• Required occasionally: kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 35 lbs

Join one of America’s top fine dining restaurants with a team of dedicated professionals. A line cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items and will report to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef. Responsibilities include:

• Setting up station according to restaurant guidelines
• Preparing all food items in a sanitary and timely manner
• Following recipes, portion control and presentation as set by the Restaurant
• Restocking of all items as needed during the shift
• Cleaning and maintaining the station practicing good safety, sanitation and organizing skills
• Properly using all equipment in station
• Assisting with the cleaning and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas
• Performing additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Executive Chef as needed

Qualifications include:

• Skilled professional cooking, knife handling, kitchen safety and sanitation practices and food handling
• Previous experience
• English language communications skills
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Committed to quality service
• Ability to stand during entire shift, occasional exposure to hot and cold, lift up to 50 pounds on occasion