Over the last 40 years, we’ve worked hard to build The Chef’s Garden. It’s a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world.

What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We’re humbled that you’d consider joining us in the work that we do.

Position Summary

Our Business Manager will help ensure a seamless and quality guest experience at The Culinary Vegetable Institute (CVI) and will be responsible for coordinating and executing a variety of events with world-renowned chefs, corporate meetings, weddings, parties, and other special occasions. Will also be responsible for the day-to-day administrative responsibilities of the facility. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, strong communication abilities, experience writing contracts, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of CVI ensuring efficiency and adherence to The Chef’s Garden policies and procedures.

Provide leadership and development for the CVI team by establishing clear performance standards and facilitating regular communications to align goals and objectives.

Meet with clients to discuss event details, budget, and expectations.

Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including venue selection, menu preferences, décor, entertainment, server staffing, logistics, event follow-up and coordination with other areas of the farm.

Create and maintain event timelines and schedules.

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.

Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown.

Coordinates ongoing CVI calendar with Farm events, guest stays, and tours.

Ensure client satisfaction and address any issues or concerns that may arise during events.

Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless event operations.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include being a part of the interviewing and hiring processes when appropriate; training/teaching employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and directing work; setting expectations; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Ensure accurate and timely submission of CVI staff hours and service charge allocations to payroll for processing and any other CVI accounting functions.

Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality Management, event planning, or related field

Proven experience in event planning, preferably in a fine dining or similar setting

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Creative and detail oriented

Proficiency in Google programs

Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Expectations

Approach your role in ways that align with the core values of The Chef’s Garden.

Service-mentality: People always come first

Do things the right way: Commit to the extra step, minute, or method that leads to excellence

Commit to Quality: Care about the work that you do

Help others where necessary and ask for help when needed.

Develop an understanding of the way that your role contributes to the larger mission of The Chef’s Garden: To grow exceptional vegetables, care for each other and the land, and inspire a vegetable-forward future