Drifter Ferments is looking for a part-time barista with good customer service skills to join our team. We are seeking someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and is skilled at crafting drinks. This job is part-time on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Shifts are from 10:30-2:30pm and we are offering $20+/hour, depending on experience. The wage offered is tip inclusive and we will give preference to individuals with customer service and barista experience. Position starts immediately in Warwick, New York.

We sell house made fermented food products alongside retail items from other Hudson Valley purveyors. We also have a food and drink menu that highlights our products, locally roasted coffee, and other thoughtfully sourced ingredients. You’ll be making fresh-whisked matcha, a variety of chai’s, pulling espresso shots, serving our house kombucha, and making pour overs.

Responsibilities:
-Greet customers, answer questions about the menu, and take orders
-Operate Square POS system to process orders
-Make a variety of drinks for customers and otherwise support the chef and keep the drink station stocked as needed
-Clean maintain the espresso machine and coffee grinders as needed
-Do the dishes and keep the sink clean to maintain good work flow

Qualifications:
-Proven working experience as a barista (please provide references)
-Strong customer service skills
-Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and coffee techniques
-Moves with ease and speed in a busy and small kitchen
-Strong attention to detail & ability to follow instructions and recipes closely
-Ability to listen and communicate effectively and work with otherstext goes here

Contact Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with a cover letter and your resume to be considered

Drifter Ferments is looking for a part-time line cook and production assistant with good customer service skills to join our team. We are seeking someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and can closely & quickly follow recipes to deliver consistency and quality. This job is part-time Wednesday through Sunday, with flexible 6-hour long shifts (either 6am-12pm or 10am-4pm). We are offering $20+/hour, depending on experience. The wage offered is tip inclusive year-round and we will give preference to individuals with customer service and line-cook/food production experience. Position starts immediately in Warwick, New York.

Responsibilities:

-Follow recipes to achieve consistency and quality in our products and food service
-Weigh ingredients in pounds, ounces, and grams
-Lift heavy equipment (60lbs) and boxes of food (45lbs)
-Weekly production of tempeh and fermented vegetables
-Prep ingredients for food menu (condiments, sauces, spice blends, etc.)
-Make espresso drinks, pour-over coffee, and herbal beverages
-Greet customers, answer questions about the menu, take drink and food orders
-Operate Square POS system to process food and drink orders
-Organize inventory, wash dishes, mop floors, take out refuse alongside other opening/closing duties
-Do the dishes and keep the sink clean to maintain good work flow

Qualifications:

-Proven work experience as a line cook or in food production (please provide references)
-Passionate about local foods, experimentation, and exploring new flavors
-Works well with others and responds well and with speed to instruction
-Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
-Moves with ease and speed in a busy and small kitchen
-Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and recipes closely
-Ability to listen and communicate effectively and work with others
Takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision
Accurate, meticulous, clean, and timely

To be considered, please e-mail Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with your cover letter and resume.

We’re seeking a part-time (20-25 hours/week) Marketing & Communications expert to shape Drifter Ferments’ marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Compensation for this position is $23+ / hour DOE. This role focuses on developing our brand persona, increasing our reach, driving user acquisition, and supporting a health-conscious, curious community of food consumers through effective storytelling and innovative marketing initiatives.

We are small but growing, and our hope is this position will become a full-time position within the year. If you’re passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to help shape the future of fermented food products and education, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy

• Develop and execute long-term marketing strategies that weave our educational material, products, and food services together. 

• Maintain a calendar that aligns product launches, course releases, and key marketing initiatives

• Craft compelling multimedia content that tells our story and establishes a consistent brand voice across all social platforms 

• Research and utilize trends to enhance content and increase engagement

Social Media Management

• Lead our presence across social channels: Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook

• Develop high-impact content that increases engagement and drives sales. 

• Collaborate with our graphic designer to guide brand aesthetic

• Develop and maintain partnerships with affiliate and strategic partners for cross-promotional opportunities.

• Set up storefronts on social media channels

Email & Website Content

• Create and optimize email marketing campaigns via Squarespace that engage subscribers and drive sales

• Manage and update website to reflect current updates and new education material as well as make more user friendly

• Update website content, such as product descriptions, seasonal changes, and upcoming events

• Collaborate with our graphic designer to guide brand aesthetic

• Manage and optimize workflows, sales funnels, campaigns, and data organization to ensure effective lead nurturing, segmentation, and performance tracking.

Print and Copywriting

• Create retail, market, and consumer-facing materials that reinforce our mission and tell our story. 

• Assist with marketing and planning for on-site events, pop-ups, and collaborative promotional activities.

• Craft compelling copy for packaging and other print materials

Analytics Tracking

• Use SEO analysis to understand our audience's search behavior, identify relevant keywords, optimize content, and improve website performance to attract traffic and drive conversions

• Provide biweekly reports on community engagement, content performance, and growth metrics

Qualifications:

-3-5 years of marketing and communications experience, with recent hands-on experience developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns.

-Demonstrated expertise in digital marketing (email, social, paid ads), communications (public relations, brand management), and marketing analytics.

-Proficiency with automation tools and analytics platforms

-Experience using graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) 

-Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational abilities.

-Strong copywriting and editing skills, with a keen eye for brand consistency.

-Capable of juggling multiple campaigns and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

-Passion for sustainability and local food systems are highly desirable.

Contact Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with a cover letter and your resume to be considered

The role for Events & Logistics is responsible for managing our participation in various markets throughout the year. This includes researching good market fits, coordinating with market organizers, overseeing product logistics, promoting the company's offerings, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and
providing excellent customer service. This person will be a key market staff person and will be responsible for onboarding support for events when they see fit. They will also cultivate relationships with other vendors and customers to ensure a successful and profitable presence at each market.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Market Coordination

• Establish and maintain relationships with market organizers.

• Schedule and coordinate the company’s participation in various markets.

• Ensure timely arrival, setup, and breakdown of the market booth.

Product Management

• Ensure the transportation of products to the market is safe and secure.

• Ensure products are displayed attractively and restocked as needed.

• Monitor inventory levels and manage sales data.

Promotion and Customer Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to attract customers to the company’s booth.

• Engage with customers to provide information about products and the company.

• Collect customer feedback and report it to the company for continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively with market staff to meet or exceed monthly sales goals

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all market rules, regulations, and food safety compliance.

• Maintain a clean and safe booth environment.
  

Team Management

• Onboard and supervise market staff 

• Foster a positive and productive team environment.

• Schedule staff shifts and manage workload distribution.

Qualifications:

-Trustworthy, reliable, timely, and has a clean driving record

-Passionate about sustainability and local food systems

-Personable with excellent customer service skills

Compensation:
This is a part-time position and compensation is $20+/hour. We will also offer mileage reimbursement. This position requires working on weekends. Physical activities such as lifting and setting up equipment are required.

Contact Tara at drifterferments@gmail.com with a cover letter and your resume to be considered