Job Description

Job Opening: Market Manager

About Philo Ridge Farm

Philo Ridge Farm (PRF) is a certified organic 500-acre farm located in Charlotte, Vermont, a rich agricultural

community in the Champlain Valley, just south of Burlington. PRF is a diversified farm in its tenth year of

production. Its livestock program grazes over 300 acres of perennial pasture and includes ewes, lambs, pigs,

chickens, and 100+ Belted Galloway cattle. PRF grows two acres of organic produce and flowers using farming

practices that build soil health, produce a variety of nutrient-dense foods, reduce the use of fossil fuels, and

support the local agricultural community. Everything harvested is processed at PRF and sold through its

culinary program and market, which are inspired by a closed-loop nutrient system. PRF also serves as a year-

round gathering place for the community. After a decade of building an understanding of this landscape,

growing with the community, and envisioning the future of farming, the founders are excited to create a

nonprofit so that PRF continues to operate as a community asset and working farm for generations to come.

Market Inspiration

PRF’s Market is inspired by the life and work of our founder, Diana McCargo, an exceptional home-chef,

experienced organic gardener, and artful designer of curated experiences and spaces. Influenced by the argi-

turismos of Europe and the luminaries of the farm-to-table movement—Chez Panisse, Lost Kitchen,

Blackberry Farm, Ballymaloe House, River Cottage, and others—Diana is driven by Vermont’s seasonal

changes and a foundational belief in fresh, local, simple, and delicious food. Experiencing this connection

between food, land, and place is a unique and defining attribute of our operation. For many guests who come

to the Farm, that experience begins in our Market. Positioned at the heart of our campus, the Market is the

entry point to our hospitality program and where the community engages first with the Farm. It’s the place

where we share our own products and those of regional artisans and where we celebrate the story of local

food systems. We stock our shelves and cases with ingredients, equipment and resources that inspire us to

cook, think, and connect. The PRF Market is a fundamental component of helping PRF achieve its mission in

supporting regenerative farming, research, education, and community engagement.

Position Overview

Philo Ridge Farm is seeking a creative, energetic, and entrepreneurial Market Manager to lead our Market

operations. In close collaboration with our founder, Diana McCargo, and the Director of Food & Beverage,

the Market Manager will set the strategic vision for the Market and oversee all aspects of daily operations,

including purchasing, merchandising, staffing, training, community engagement, events, guest experience,

and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a curious, hands-on, and creative problem solver with a strong love of hospitality, a

keen design aesthetic, and a detail-oriented operator’s mindset. This role requires a self-starter who is

excited to take full ownership of the Market as a food service operation, retail store, community gathering

space, and welcoming entry point to the farm.

Success in this role will be reflected in a thoughtfully merchandised, aesthetically pleasing, well-managed,

and genuinely welcoming Market experience for both guests and staff. The Market Manager will report

directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and collaborate closely with the Dining Room Manager,

Production Sous Chef, Meat & Butchery Manager, and owner Diana McCargo to ensure alignment across all

departments.

Responsibilities

 Uphold the highest standards of aesthetic presentation, hospitality, and merchandising throughout

the Market.

 Lead product selection, ordering, stocking, and inventory management in collaboration with the

Market team.

 Partner with the Farm and Butchery teams to ensure all farm-produced items are consistently

merchandised and maintained at the highest level of quality.

 Collaborate with the Kitchen team to ensure all value-added and prepared food items are beautifully

presented, properly stocked, and consistently executed.

 Work closely with Food & Beverage leadership to develop and execute an integrated, counter-

service–style food program aligned with the Market’s vision.

 Manage the Market beverage program, including a thoughtfully curated coffee, tea, and non-

alcoholic offering that reflects the values and mission of Philo Ridge Farm.

 Coordinate with the Dining Room beverage program to ensure alignment, consistency, and

operational synergy.

 Actively gather and integrate feedback from Food & Beverage leadership and guest experiences to

continuously refine offerings and service.

Leadership

 Hire, train, and coach Market staff and provide consistent team leadership and mentorship with a

hospitality lens.

 Provide continuous communication, leadership and training to the team through daily staff line-ups,

monthly team meetings and other formats.

 Lead the Market team in providing consistently outstanding guest experience, managing positive

guest interactions with staff, and making real-time service improvements based on guest feedback.

 Celebrate the Philo Ridge Farm story and speak with passion and knowledge about our food and

products to team members and Market guests.

Administration

 Develop and maintain all POS operations, cash handling, and accurate cash control systems.

 Develop and maintain all opening and closing protocols at Market workstations.

 Supervise the proper operations of Market equipment such as the espresso/coffee systems,

beverage dispensing system, refrigeration units, and ice machine.

 Maintain a rigorous safety and sanitation program for the Market, including illness and injury

prevention, safety meetings, and process updates, and maintain full compliance with VT Department

of Health and OSHA workplace safety regulations.

 Maintain Market employee records, including performance evaluations, disciplinary write-ups, hours

worked, and time off.

 Hold employees accountable to all company standards and practices, evaluate and implement

disciplinary actions when necessary.

Financial Management

 Schedule and monitor labor in an efficient, productive and profitable manner, including managing

market employee hours, approving and submitting payroll.

 In collaboration with Director of F&B, manage COGS, prime costs, and expenses to budget

 In collaboration with Director of F&B, manage and achieve the Market’s financial objectives by

forecasting needs, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, and managing variances.

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $75,000 annual salary, depending on prior experience.

Benefits & Perks

Employment benefits include accrued paid time off, complimentary staff meal prepared daily, health

care benefits, and an employee discount on products in our market. Relocation assistance is also

available for candidates who will need it.

Application Process

Candidates should send an email with “Market Manager” in the subject line to: Jobs@philoridgefarm.com .

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Please include the following information in your submission:

 Cover letter

 Resume

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if

they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a

good fit for the role, PRF encourages you to apply.

PRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin,

ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,

state, or local law in its employment policies. 

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