ABOUT US

SingleThread Farms is a 3-Star Michelin restaurant featuring a seasonal tasting menu in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country in Healdsburg, California. Our team is led by Chef-Owner Kyle Connaughton and Head Farmer-Owner Katina Connaughton. We are driven by the desire to create a bespoke hospitality experience for each of our guests, and an inclusive environment for our team.

We are looking for a Culinary Extern who is passionate about their work to join our growing team!

WHY JOIN SINGLETHREAD?

Our people are our biggest asset. Our diverse staff means the world to us. We value integrity, humility, stewardship, and growth in all that we do, and we are looking for a candidate who is seeking the same. We are a passionate, creative, hard-working, and supportive team, always aspiring for continual growth. 

Our community and neighbors are our extended family. We love our town of Healdsburg, with its people, charm, and open arms. Our roots run deep in farming here, and we honor the land through the stewardship of our 24-acre farm in Dry Creek Valley.

Hospitality is at the center of everything we do. Inspired by “omotenashi” hospitality in Japan and a sense of genuine, heartfelt hospitality, we treat our guests as visitors in our home. The sense of family and home is the most important and crucial detail to our service.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

• Commitment to quality and excellence
• Passion for creating unique food experiences
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
• Ability to listen, communicate, and work calmly in a team environment
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Flexibility with a schedule that includes evenings, holidays and extended hours
• Continuous authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of the externship
• 2nd or 3rd-year student 
• Commit to the extern rotation and school agreement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This is a paid Culinary Externship program for Culinary students seeking an understanding of a fine-dining experience, focused on Japanese cuisine
• This externship includes exposure to all culinary operations at our restaurant
• Students must commit to a rotation of culinary operations, and their school agreement
• Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure their timely completion
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment

KEY COMPETENCIES

• To have a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members
• To be decisive, accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead, and developing contingency plans
• To be an active listener, remaining present and open, providing verbal, non-verbal, and supportive feedback, and showing our respect and empathy with one another.
• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environments
• To maintain high team focus via cooperation and support to other team members in the pursuit of department goals
• To be a positive role model and demonstrate the ethos of Kyle, Katina, and the management team

Vertice Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Vertice Hospitality is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and offering opportunities for growth and career development.