Farm Manager

Southall; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k and company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Southall Farm and Inn in Franklin, TN seeks a Farm Manager to lead the Farm Cultivation Team, overseeing a 2-acre vegetable operation and four acres of orchards, with eggs and poultry. The role designs systems to deliver high-quality produce for onsite restaurants, events and retail.

You will hire, train and supervise farm staff, set priorities, coordinate labor, and maintain guest-ready farm spaces. A 5+ year track record in organic farming and tractor operation is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of organic/biodynamic farm management experience.
• Experience operating tractors and farming equipment with safety knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and maximize productivity.
• Passion for interacting with guests, visitors and staff of varied ages/backgrounds.
• Open and flexible to new ways of working with diverse communities.
• Commitment to sustainable, regenerative farming.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and manage the Farm Team and its culture.
• Ensure high-quality produce for onsite restaurants, events and retail.
• Set priorities and coordinate weekly labor across farm areas.
• Hire, onboard and train Farm Team members.
• Maintain guest-ready, sensory-rich farm spaces and educational areas.
• Foster collaboration with other departments to align harvests with demand.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest education

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

Description

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The Farm Manager oversees the Farm Cultivation Team, which operates a 2-acre vegetable operation and four acres of apple and berry orchards, as well as producing pasture-raised eggs, chickens, turkeys and ducks. The food produced supplies our onsite restaurants, events and retail outlets, and is grown using organic and regenerative methods.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and manage the Farm Team to work towards Southall’s purpose, in particular:
• “Seed-to-fork dining using rare, farm-grown, high-integrity ingredients”
• “Elevated nature as nourishment” and “the land is the luxury”
• Design and implement systems that ensure
• Culinary Team is receiving produce of the highest quality, in the right quantities and at the right time
• All farm spaces are guest-ready, “Sensory-rich” and educational
• The ecology in farm areas is improving in richness and health every year
• Farm Team employees are highly engaged and turnover is low
• Define Farm Team roles and accountabilities
• Daily and consistent presence on the farm, with the team, helping to shape the culture and the quality
• Hire, onboard and lead the training of Farm Team members
• Set long-term direction and short-term priorities for Farm Team to work towards
• Define and manage the relationship of the Farm Team to other departments
• Coordinate the allocation of labor between different farm areas on a weekly basis
• Monitor and promote the collective spirit and morale of the Farm Team

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience within the fields of organic/biodynamic farm management
• Experience with operating tractors and other farming equipment with strong knowledge of equipment use and safety
• Outstanding and proven skills in managing diverse teams with maximized productivity and efficiency
• Passion for interacting with and educating guests, visitors and staff of varied ages and backgrounds
• Ability to be open and flexible to new ways of working with diverse communities
• Passion for sustainable, regenerative and/or biodynamic farming
• Cooperative, service-oriented attitude and ability to work independently and take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team environment
• A valid driver’s license and clean record
  

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly pay
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursementBest-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.