FAQ’s – Employment

Belvedere Plantation Fall Seasonal Employment — Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How much do you pay per hour for fall seasonal employees?
A:  If you have a high school diploma, the rate is $8.25 per hour. If you do not yet have your high school diploma, the rate is $7.25 per hour.  Returning employees may receive an increase based on prior year performance.

Q:  I am only available on weekends.  Do I still have a chance of being hired?
A:  Yes — we hire for two separate programs:  The Educational Program (field trips) runs during the weekday from 9:30am-1:30pm.  The Fall Harvest Festival runs Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays — perfect for students!  Many of our employees are only available to work one of the programs (either weekends or weekdays), while others prefer to work both. Whether you are a student, a homemaker, or looking for a second job, we can work around most schedules.

Q:  How many hours per week can I expect to work? Do you guarantee a minimum number of hours?
A:  Our Fall Harvest Festival starts off slow, and then gradually grows to a peak around the 3rd or 4th weekend in October, and then slows down again for the Fall Finale.  Staffing is based on the number of anticipated guests for any given day, so there are no guarantees.  The first weekend we are open, you may only be working one shift, as we need to make sure everyone gets at least 4 hours of on-the-job training (some returning employees will receive more hours because they will be assisting in training new employees).  As the season grows, so will the number of hours you are assigned.  During peak weekends, we generally ask some employees to work double shifts because we can become short-staffed.  The number of hours you receive will also depend on your availability, as well as weather.

Q:  How often do we get paid?
A:  Pay day is every week on Wednesday.  We strongly encourage direct deposit, but checks are also available.  We do not pay in cash, and are not able to cash your paychecks for you.

Q:  If I am employed, do I get free admission whenever I want?
A:  Once you have worked at least 8 hours, you will receive a set of 4 admissions tickets that you can either use for yourself, or give to family or friends.  These are single day tickets — not season tickets.

Q:  Is there a required uniform, and do you provide it?
A:  The required uniform consists of blue denim overalls with a red shirt.  We do not provide the uniform, but you do have the option of ‘renting’ overalls from us (you still need to provide your own shirt).  If you choose this option, the cost of the overalls will be deducted from your first paycheck ($20), and then when you return it at the end of the season we will refund 50% of the cost to you.  The main advantage of renting them from us is that, if you accidentally shrink them, you can swap them out for a different size.  Grill employees will be provided with a red cap that must be worn at all times when working in food areas.  

Q:  Can this seasonal employment position lead to a full-time or year-round job?
A:  No, we are only hiring for fall seasonal employment through the first week of November.  We are closed to the public the rest of the year and do not currently have any other job openings.

Q:  What are the working conditions like?
A:  We are an outdoor entertainment facility, so you need to be prepared to work in all types of weather.  Although the Red Rooster Grill and the Market are located in farm buildings, there is no heat, air conditioning, etc., so regardless of which position you are assigned, you need to be prepared for exposure to the elements.