Drifter Ferments is looking for a part-time barista with good customer service skills to join our team. We are seeking someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and is skilled at crafting drinks. This job is part-time on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Shifts are from 10:30-2:30pm and we are offering $20+/hour, depending on experience. The wage offered is tip inclusive and we will give preference to individuals with customer service and barista experience. Position starts immediately in Warwick, New York.

We sell house made fermented food products alongside retail items from other Hudson Valley purveyors. We also have a food and drink menu that highlights our products, locally roasted coffee, and other thoughtfully sourced ingredients. You’ll be making fresh-whisked matcha, a variety of chai’s, pulling espresso shots, serving our house kombucha, and making pour overs.

Responsibilities:
-Greet customers, answer questions about the menu, and take orders
-Operate Square POS system to process orders
-Make a variety of drinks for customers and otherwise support the chef and keep the drink station stocked as needed
-Clean maintain the espresso machine and coffee grinders as needed
-Do the dishes and keep the sink clean to maintain good work flow

Qualifications:
-Proven working experience as a barista (please provide references)
-Strong customer service skills
-Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and coffee techniques
-Moves with ease and speed in a busy and small kitchen
-Strong attention to detail & ability to follow instructions and recipes closely
-Ability to listen and communicate effectively and work with otherstext goes here

Contact Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with a cover letter and your resume to be considered

Drifter Ferments is looking for a part-time line cook and production assistant with good customer service skills to join our team. We are seeking someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and can closely & quickly follow recipes to deliver consistency and quality. This job is part-time Wednesday through Sunday, with flexible 6-hour long shifts (either 6am-12pm or 10am-4pm). We are offering $20+/hour, depending on experience. The wage offered is tip inclusive year-round and we will give preference to individuals with customer service and line-cook/food production experience. Position starts immediately in Warwick, New York.

Responsibilities:

-Follow recipes to achieve consistency and quality in our products and food service
-Weigh ingredients in pounds, ounces, and grams
-Lift heavy equipment (60lbs) and boxes of food (45lbs)
-Weekly production of tempeh and fermented vegetables
-Prep ingredients for food menu (condiments, sauces, spice blends, etc.)
-Make espresso drinks, pour-over coffee, and herbal beverages
-Greet customers, answer questions about the menu, take drink and food orders
-Operate Square POS system to process food and drink orders
-Organize inventory, wash dishes, mop floors, take out refuse alongside other opening/closing duties
-Do the dishes and keep the sink clean to maintain good work flow

Qualifications:

-Proven work experience as a line cook or in food production (please provide references)
-Passionate about local foods, experimentation, and exploring new flavors
-Works well with others and responds well and with speed to instruction
-Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
-Moves with ease and speed in a busy and small kitchen
-Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and recipes closely
-Ability to listen and communicate effectively and work with others
Takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision
Accurate, meticulous, clean, and timely

To be considered, please e-mail Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with your cover letter and resume.

The role for Events & Logistics is responsible for managing our participation in various markets throughout the year. This includes researching good market fits, coordinating with market organizers, overseeing product logistics, promoting the company's offerings, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and
providing excellent customer service. This person will be a key market staff person and will be responsible for onboarding support for events when they see fit. They will also cultivate relationships with other vendors and customers to ensure a successful and profitable presence at each market.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Market Coordination

• Establish and maintain relationships with market organizers.

• Schedule and coordinate the company’s participation in various markets.

• Ensure timely arrival, setup, and breakdown of the market booth.

Product Management

• Ensure the transportation of products to the market is safe and secure.

• Ensure products are displayed attractively and restocked as needed.

• Monitor inventory levels and manage sales data.

Promotion and Customer Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to attract customers to the company’s booth.

• Engage with customers to provide information about products and the company.

• Collect customer feedback and report it to the company for continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively with market staff to meet or exceed monthly sales goals

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all market rules, regulations, and food safety compliance.

• Maintain a clean and safe booth environment.
  

Team Management

• Onboard and supervise market staff 

• Foster a positive and productive team environment.

• Schedule staff shifts and manage workload distribution.

Qualifications:

-Trustworthy, reliable, timely, and has a clean driving record

-Passionate about sustainability and local food systems

-Personable with excellent customer service skills

Compensation:
This is a part-time position and compensation is $20+/hour. We will also offer mileage reimbursement. This position requires working on weekends. Physical activities such as lifting and setting up equipment are required.

Contact Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with a cover letter and your resume to be considered