CIRCUMSTANCE IS HIRING FOR THE 2025 SEASON

We are looking for two servers to join our team for dinner service, Fri and Sat evenings from 5/25 to 10/4, with training in Mid-May.

We offer 3 and 6 course food menus, alongside ciders from our region and natural wines from around the world. The restaurant is grounded in our life as homesteaders, gardeners, foragers, and craftspeople. We hope to welcome guests to our barn in the woods for a unique taste of the moment.

Servers are the most important position in the restaurant: it doesn't matter how good the food is or how nice the space is if the service isn't excellent. Servers are the first people guests will see when they arrive, the people who guide guests through their experience, and likely the last interaction they'll have as they leave. 

The ideal candidate is naturally friendly and engaging, with a finely tuned internal clock, an intuitive love of hosting, and an interest in food and wine. You have excellent social instincts and are genuinely excited about guiding someone through an amazing meal. You're excited about being part of a creative team that's constantly moving through new dishes and wines and is actively engaged with the place and time. You can tactfully manage the needs and dynamics of multiple tables at once, while being present and composed with each individual guest.  

As a group, our team prides itself on its composure. This is not an "angry chef throwing plates" type of situation. We work with purpose and with joy and are energized by each other's performance. We support each other and work toward synchrony.

This is a part-time, seasonal position, with the possibility of recurring employment in future seasons, based on mutual interest. Circumstance will provide ample training prior to the beginning of the season, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities. We have a strong preference for candidates who can work both services each week for the entire season. 

Take home pay is typically $25-30/hr, including tips. End of season bonuses/profit-sharing are a possibility and will be considered based on business performance.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter and resume to info@circumstancemaine.com. Select candidates will be offered a phone interview, to be followed by an in-person visit. If this ad is still up, we’re still looking.

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