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apcowboy

Founder of The Meat Cutter's Club

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Date: Dec 8, 2014

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The Family Farmer The American family farmer is truly at the heart of Founding Farmers because the restaurant is owned by genuine, hardworking, American family farmers. We believe it is the right of all diners and food lovers to enjoy of a good “meal away from home” that is fulfilling, delicious and honest, made with ingredients from high-quality sources. We strive to source the best products seasonally and regionally whenever possible, and our meals are prepared with the utmost care and attention by our talented chefs and kitchen staff. “Strive” is an important word, because in today’s world and today’s economy, it isn’t always possible to source or buy the ideal products. The Founding Farmers name represents a combination of ideas: it is a celebration of the land and the American family farmer; it is a nod to the founding fathers of our country, many of whom owned and farmed land that surrounds Washington, D.C.; and it is a place where true, sustainably farmed, grown and harvested American foods are brought to our guests. The rich history of American cooking tradition is celebrated throughout the menus at Founding Farmers, with a philosophy to promote sustainable agriculture and the ways of the American family farmer at every turn. Each season, new choices reflect the best of what’s available from our sources. At Founding Farmers, it isn’t always about “local”, or “organic” — sure, when it makes sense, those are great things, but local doesn’t always means the smallest carbon footprint, and “organic” can also refer to broccoli that comes from China. Our mantra is “quality and natural ingredients”: if we find a product we love from a family farmer in California, we buy it; if we find a biodynamic vineyard in Chile, we love buying that wine. And carbon footprint, you ask? We buy carbon offsets to ensure that regardless of the distribution distance, Founding Farmers is walking its talk that the planet matters. As stewards of the land, family farmers work to protect the soil, the air, the water and biodiversity in addition to producing high-quality, healthy foods. Thus the Founding Farmers philosophy to operate wisely, serve the community and live green is the heart of the American family farmer. Everyone needs to eat. Most people prefer to eat food that is healthy — but how do you know what is “good” and what is not? When consumers make purchasing decisions on groceries for their households, they seek out opportunities to purchase the freshest and healthiest foods from local groceries and farmers’ markets, but they often give their favorite restaurants a pass on this high standard of food. At Founding Farmers, know that we strive to make decisions the same way you do. We care about the source, and while sometimes — due to price, availability, or quality — we can’t be perfect with every item we buy, rest assured that we share the same values as you with regard to quality. In addition, it’s more than just the food; be confident that we use natural cleaning products in the restaurant, use low-voltage lighting and recycle and compost. It’s the holistic approach, trying to impact all areas of the business, and we appreciate your support. - See more at: http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/about/family-farmers/ Founding Farmers D.C. Washington, D.C. - Visit Founding Farmers MoCo Potomac, MD - Visit Founding Farmers Tysons Tysons, VA - Opening February 2015 Visit __________________ Leon Wildberger Executive Director

apcowboy

Founder of The Meat Cutter's Club

Status: Offline

Posts: 5562

Date: Dec 8, 2014

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We are NOW HIRING and accepting applications for ALL salaried and hourly front of house and back of house positions as listed below for our NEW Founding Farmers Tysons, VA location! See below and scroll down for job description details and links to online applications. An online application is required for consideration; no calls or email applications or requests, please. SALARIED Positions General Manager – Our management teams at The Farm are made up of enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are passionate about great food and excellent service. We need super leaders that understand business growth, how to build great teams, what it takes to run a busy restaurant 7/365, and who know how to garner results. Click here to apply online now for a General Manager position. Manager - This position is responsible for creating pleasant and exceptional dining experiences for our guests, finding the right talent to add to the restaurant team, keeping the restaurant running shift to shift, and working as part of the overall team to maintain high standards of service, food and drink quality, operations, systems, and service. Click here to apply online now for Manager position. Executive Chef – We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a passion for great food and a commitment to quality and execution. Ideal candidates for the Executive Chef position will have proven success managing in a high-volume, upscale environment with 5-10 years of experience. Click here to apply online for an Executive Chef position. Sous Chef – This role requires high energy, a love of great food and drink, passion for working with a top-notch team, and the ability and skills to maintain high standards of quality, performance, teamwork, and menu presentation. Previous experience working in high-volume scratch environment is preferred for Sous Chef candidates. Click here to apply online for a Sous Chef position. HOURLY Positions – FRONT OF HOUSE Servers - You are the brand ambassadors of True Food & Drink, serving the best that Founding Farmers has to offer through seasonal, sustainably sourced food and menus known around the world. Experience is required, and the training program with our team of managers and expert trainers will help you be the best you can be to maximize your earnings. Click here to apply online now for a Server position. Swarmers - Don’t have a lot of restaurant experience but want to be a server? Join as a Swarmer and learn as you go, as a server in training. Assist with running food, respond to guest requests, support the service staff, and watch over tables and server stations during shifts. This is a great way to move up to a server position at The Farm. Click here to apply online now for a Swarmer position. Front Desk Staff - Greeting more than 1,000 guests each day, you are the first friendly face everyone sees. Experience is required; the ability to multitask, provide helpful assistance, and an understanding table management systems are pluses. Friendliness is the #l characteristic we seek for the Front Desk Staff. Click here to apply online now for a Front Desk position. Bartenders – Are you passionate about craft **tails? Take the opportunity to become a part of the award-winning beverage program at The Farm. Led by award-winning Bar & Beverage Director Jon Arroyo, the bar at Founding Farmers creates quality craft tails, house made sodas, and more. We’re seeking confident, friendly, and experienced bartenders to join our team. Click here to apply online for a Bartender position. HOURLY Positions – BACK OF HOUSE Dishwasher / Utility – Are you ready to start your career in a professional kitchen but don’t have any experience? Join us as a dishwasher or utility team member; as one of the hardest working people on our team, you’ll have the most opportunity for growth. Many of our current prep cooks and line cooks started out in this role and are succeeding! Click here to apply online now for a Dishwasher or Utility person position. Busser / Stocker – If you are eager to work in a guest service position, but don’t have any prior restaurant specific work experience, being a Stocker is a great way to get started. Stockers support the service team by making sure all the necessary service tools are readily available: silverware, plates, glassware, ice, etc. Learn the foundations of good service and then grow with us as a Swarmer / Server Apprentice. Click here to apply online now for a Busser/ Stocker position. Prep Cook / Line Cook – Have you been working as a prep cook or line cook and are looking to gain exciting, new experience? We cook everything in our kitchens from scratch. Test your ability by working in one of the busiest restaurants in the entire D/M/V area. If you are hungry for a challenge, then you belong with us! Click here to apply online now for a Prep Cook / Line Cook position. Pastry Chefs / Bakers – Working in a pastry studio in the dining room is just one of the great aspects of being a pastry chef at Founding Farmers. Under the guidance of an award-wining culinary team, challenges become opportunities, and the experience is fun and enjoyable. Creativity, experience, and a love of desserts and pastry are required, and a dedication to team success is what makes candidates shine. Click here to apply online now for a Pastry Chef / baker / desserts position. MANAGER IN TRAINING PROGRAM Think the life of a restaurant industry pro is for you? Do you enjoy adrenaline and hard work? Do you have a passion for knowledge and excellence? Well, the Manager in Training Program for The Farm is exactly what the chef ordered! This incredible six-month opportunity puts you on the right track to a management position with our fast-growing organization, based in Washington, D.C. We are now accepting applications for a new MIT class. Click here to submit your complete information. Thank you! - See more at: http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/hiring/ __________________ Leon Wildberger Executive Director**

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