We Are Looking for a Farm Manager
Cherry Grove Farm is seeking a farm manager. The farm is located in the historic district of Lawrenceville, New Jersey. We produce and market fine artisanal cheeses, grass-fed meats, and other farm products. The owners are committed to the principles of sustainability, environmental conservation, community engagement and excellence in our products.
The farm is uniquely situated on a heavily travelled state highway in the heart of the Philadelphia – New York Corridor, where many retail stores, restaurants and families value high-quality products from local sources. Established points of sale include an on-farm store, seasonal farm markets, year-round wholesale to restaurants and retail markets, and a growing web-based presence.
The Manager (or, couple) will be in charge of all aspects of farm management from production to marketing. He or she will be a person with demonstrated supervisory and management experience; a friendly, outgoing and inclusive manner; and creative passion for the production and marketing of local agricultural products. Appropriate backgrounds may include sustainable agricultural production, Animal husbandry, experience in food sales or distribution, or some combination of these qualifications.
Oliver, Bill and Sam Hamill, Owners
Please send inquiries and qualifications to Sam Hamill, smhjr@ix.netcom.com
Dear Hiring Manager,
This letter is in response to the Farm Manager position recently posted on your website.
As you will see from my resume, I have several years of management, and customer service experience in a farm, food service and retail environment. My experience includes managing and operating my own vineyard in the Texas Hill Country. While in Texas I also managed the cheese and charcuterie department of a fast paced Italian restaurant and Specialty Food Market and made hand-pulled mozzarella for the restaurant and for retail sales.
When I moved back to New Jersey I became the Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator at Hopewell Valley Vineyards. I also managed the winery staff as well as my own catering staff. I scheduled private parties and weekend entertainment.
Please call me at 512-940-5912 if you have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet. Following is my resume.
Kindest Regards,
Anabela da Silva
Anabela da Silva
10 Fran Ave. Ewing, N.J. 08638
512-940-5912
dasilvaag@hotmail.com
Experience
Video Editor, NEP Broadcasting
Edit open and segments for broadcast on Current Television’s Countdown With Keith Olbermann.
Event Planner, Tasting Room Manager, Caterer, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, NJ (2008-2011)
Schedule and coordinate events.
Manage the day to day operations in the tasting room.
Schedule and supervise staff for events and festivals.
Create menus and budget for all events.
Lead food preparation and plating.
Design and implement room décor.
Mandola’s Italian Market, Austin, TX (2005-2008)
Supervised and managed the execution of all catering events.
Created budgets for events.
Managed and operated the gourmet deli department.
Created weekly staff schedules.
Placed stock orders and did weekly inventory.
Made mozzarella cheese products for the restaurant and for retail sales.
Designed antipasti and charcuterie platters for special orders and catered events.
Educated deli/cheese associates about the history, geography and production of imported and domestic cheeses and charcuterie.
Central Market, Austin, TX (2005-2006)
Master Mozzarella Maker/International Cheese Expert
Educated staff and customers on over 500 different cheeses, caviar, olives and charcuterie items.
Made mozzarella cheese products for retail sales, including Bocanccini, Ovalini, and Panino.
Trained deli/cheese associates in mozzarella cheese production.
Quinta DaSilva Vineyards (2005-2008)
Managed and Operated the Vineyard
Planted and pruned 5 acres of vines.
Special Skills
Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
Mac and PC Proficient
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and cover letter.
Anabela Silva