This is a place where you will find space to grow
Join the team
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FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
The To Do List Type
Do you love working on a team? Do you love setting a group up for success and living in the details?
Apply for a role and help lead our team, making Putnam’s a wonderful place to work, and a wonderful place to be a customer.
Mix of Morning & Evening Shifts
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$25/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$35/hour
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LEAD BARISTA
The Leader
Do you love hosting people? Do you have a passion for leading a team? Do you have experience with espresso drinks and coffee shop management?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team making Putnam’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a drink!
Morning Hours Available
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$22/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$32/hour
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BARISTA
The Latte Artist
Do you love hosting people? Do you have a passion for talking about coffee (beans! roasting method! origin!) , tea and craft beverages?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team making Putnam’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a specialty bevvie.
Morning Hours Available
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$18/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$28/hour
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SOMMELIER
The Storyteller
Are you a story teller? Do you have a Sommelier certification through the Master Court? Or WSET qualifications?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team helping to curate the Putnam’s wine selection, as well as make Wine School classes both fun and educational!
Evening Hours
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$24/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$34/hour
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BARTENDER
The Host
Do you love hosting people? Do you have a passion for talking about wine (grapes! soil! wine makers!)? Or maybe your passion is whiskey, local beers, or craft cocktails?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team making Putnam’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a drink!
Afternoon & Evening Hours Available
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$18/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$28/hour
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CHEF
The Foodie
Do you love food? Enjoy using local products? Are you interested in growing your kitchen career?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team helping to curate and deliver Putnam’s picnic food menu, as well as make the wine bar a wonderful place to be.
Morning & Evening Hours
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$24/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$34/hour
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MASTER GARDENER
The Busy Bee
Do you enjoy taking care of plants and flowers? Do you like organizing things? Are you interested in getting customer and business experience? Do you want to coordinate and lead our Vine School Classes?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team making Putnam’s a special place to spend time - from the front of the house to the back of the house.
Flexible Schedule
$22/hour
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DISHWASHER/PUTTERER
The Perfectionist
Do you love hosting people? Do you have a passion for talking about coffee (beans! roasting methodl! origin!) and tending to plants?
Apply for a role and join our awesome team making Putnam’s a wonderful place to sit and enjoy specialty beverages!
Tu, W, Th, F, Sat and Sun Shifts Available
$15/hour + tips averaging $10-12/hour for a total of ~$25/hour
After 90 days of employment, our full-time employees receive access to our Employee Care Benefits Package.
Your Well-being Matters
At Putnam's vine/yard, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. To support health, happiness, and professional growth, we offer a comprehensive Employee Care Benefits Package for full-time employees*. Here's what employees can expect:
Health & Wellness
Putnam’s vine/yard covers the cost of Membership with Flora Primary Care, ensuring convenient and reliable healthcare services. This includes:
Preventative Care: Routine check-ups and screenings to maintain your well-being.
Sick Visits: Prompt medical attention when you're feeling unwell.
Health Advice: Guidance and support for managing your health concerns.
With a Membership to Flora Primary Care, employees can prioritize, and personalize, their health. Memberships are available at a discounted rate for Partners & Dependents, although not paid for by Putnam’s.
Life-Work Balance
We believe in making choices to actively support life-work balance. This includes:
Sick Days: Putnam’s vine/yard provides 40 hours of paid time off to help offset lost wages when sick.
Unlimited, Unpaid Vacation Days: We trust our employees to manage their time effectively. That's why we offer unlimited vacation days. Take the time needed to recharge, travel, and pursue your passions. We encourage employees to use this benefit to maintain a healthy work-life balance and come back refreshed and ready to contribute your best.
Professional Development
We believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. Whether it's enhancing existing skills or learning new ones, we provide the resources you need to succeed. After 90 days of employment, this may include:
Industry Certifications: Achieve recognized credentials to boost your expertise, including through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, or Court of Master Sommeliers.
Skill-Based Workshops: Hands-on training to improve specific skills, including ServSAFE & courses at the School of Coffee.
Conference Attendance: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.
Travel: Be inspired, and stay current on the latest trends with opportunities to travel in support of Putnam’s business goals.
Finances
We believe in financial transparency, profit sharing, and supporting our employees as they invest for the long term.
Financial Transparency: Employees will know how the business is performing against its financial goals, and understand how that work translates into business performance.
Profit Sharing & Bonuses: Successful financial performance at Putnam’s directly translates into profit sharing bonuses.
VTSaves: Employment at Putnam’s vine/yard includes optional participation in VTSaves, a simple, automatic, low-cost way for Vermont employees to build savings using a Roth IRA payroll mechanism. VTSaves offers built-in flexibility for participants.
Putnam's vine/yard is committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our Employee Care Benefits Package for full time employees* is designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally. We encourage employees to take full advantage of these benefits, and contribute to our shared success.
* Defined as scheduled for more than 32 hours every week
