Sommelier

Blackberry Farm, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k match with profit share

Job summary

Blackberry Farm, LLC in Walland, TN is seeking a Sommelier to enhance the dining experience through daily tastings and engaging with guests about premium wine and spirits. This leadership role focuses on providing exceptional service and collaborates with a team to elevate guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of wines and spirits, be able to communicate effectively, and work well in a dynamic team environment. Benefits include travel perks, tuition reimbursement, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proper email and verbal communication etiquette is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily wine and spirits tastings for our guests.
• Provide memorable service as a floor sommelier.
• Restock wines in Cellars and wine storage areas.
• Support front of house service during dining.
• Train service staff on wines, spirits, and cocktails.

Skills

Knowledge of wine and spirits

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

1507 E. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Sommelier is a salaried leadership role that works closely with an expansive spirits and wine program, engaging in daily tastings with guests and providing in‑restaurant service. This role focuses on connecting guests with small, independent producers of spirits and wine to create memorable and elevated dining experiences.

On a daily basis, the Sommelier consistently tastes and builds knowledge of wines from boutique producers across regions including California, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and beyond. Throughout the year, the role also includes regular opportunities to engage with wine producers and chefs from around the world through food and wine–focused events featured within the program. The role collaborates daily with the front‑of‑house service team to lead and support bar, lounge, and dinner service, ensuring a high‑quality and cohesive guest experience across all service areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily wine and spirits tastings for our guests to educate them on small batch producers of spirits and boutique wine makers 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.
• Support 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be able to work with a large team, cooperatively, 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.
• Proper e‑mail and verbal communication etiquette is necessary to excel in this role – within the company and one on one with our guests and team members.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period of time for pre‑service and service role.
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely.

Work Environment

• Dining Room, Cellars, Bar and Open Kitchen areas.
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.