Farm Manager

SOUTHALL FARM & INN; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k and match

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southall Farm & Inn is seeking a Farm Manager to lead a 2-acre vegetable operation and four acres of orchards, producing pasture-raised eggs and poultry. You will oversee the Farm Cultivation Team and align farm output with onsite restaurants, events and retail outlets, using organic and regenerative methods.

The role requires expert team leadership, hands-on farming experience, and a passion for guest education.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in organic/biodynamic farm management.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and manage the Farm Team to work towards Southall’s purpose.
• Design and implement systems to ensure high-quality produce in right quantities and timing.
• Ensure farm spaces are guest-ready, educational and sensory-rich.
• Define Farm Team roles, accountability and long-term direction.
• Hire, onboard and train Farm Team members and manage weekly labor allocation.
• Foster a collaborative culture and maintain high team morale.

Skills

Farm team leadership

Organic/biodynamic farming

Equipment operation

Guest education

Staff training

Communication

Flexibility

Driver’s license

Tools

Tractor operation

Farm equipment safety

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.