Description and Quaifcations

The Blackberry Barn Sommelier is a salaried leadership role that works directly with the expansive spirits and wine program through daily tastings with our guests and in the restaurant providing service to our guests to connect them with the small producers of spirits and wine in our program for memorable experiences during their dining experience.

Every day, a Barn Sommelier will consistently taste and be educated about wine from small boutique producers from California, Italy, Spain, France, Germany and beyond. Through the year, the sommelier role also has consistent points of contact to meet wine producers – and Chefs from around the world - that we feature in our program through our Food and Wine events.

This Sommelier role works with the front of house service team daily to lead and support the Barn Bar, Gambrel lounge service and dinner service to create a high-quality experience for guests.

Our sommelier team embraces having a positive attitude, willingness to learn our program in stride and most importantly working together as a team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead daily wine and spirits tastings for our guests to educate them on small batch producers of spirits and boutique winemakers from around the world
• Provide memorable service to our guests as a floor sommelier, helping them find the best selections for their dining experience
• Daily restock of wines in our Cellars and wine storage areas
• Supporting the front of house service team during service – one team, one goal – great service
• As a team, help to train the service staff on wines, spirits, and cocktails
• Participate in monthly and yearly beverage inventory counts as assigned

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to work with a large team, cooperatively, and positively towards our goal of excellent service and support of one another in that pursuit
• Experience in the hospitality industry in a fine dining restaurant is preferred
• Great base knowledge of wine and spirits is necessary to excel in this role 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate with guests, team members and managers effectively

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math
• Must be able to do property-wide guest charging and closing out of checks

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Dining Room, Cellars, Bar and Kitchen areas
• Outdoor Event Venues
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are joined together with our core belief that our teams are at the heart of all we do. At Blackberry, we see ourselves as family, focused on our 18 foundations uniting us in our mission to support Legendary Hospitality, Memorable Experiences, and Generational Sustainability.

Blackberry Farm provides a world-class hospitality experience for our guests. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings, and outstanding cuisine has helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.

• James Beard Award Winner- Outstanding Service
• James Beard Award Winner- Best Wine Program
• Travel & Leisure Magazine- #1 Resort in North America
• Andrew Harper- #1 Food and Wine Resort
• Travel & Leisure Magazine- #1 Service in North America
• 4,200 Acre Working Farm setting the standard for Farm to Table Cuisine

For immediate application and interview, please feel free to stop by our Staffing and Support Office located at 108 W. Church Ave. Maryville, TN 37801 between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday- Friday. Please bring your resume or your employment history.

Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.