Sommelier

Blackberry Farm; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm is seeking a dedicated Sommelier to lead our wine program and provide exceptional guest service in a fine dining setting. The role involves daily tastings and guiding guests to optimal wine selections that enhance their dining experience.

You will collaborate with the front-of-house team, manage wine storage, and participate in regular beverage inventory. Strong wine knowledge and hospitality experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, fine dining preferred.
• Strong wine and spirits knowledge required.
• Professional communication with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily wine and spirits tastings for guests.
• Provide memorable floor sommelier service to guests.
• Restock and manage wine storage areas.
• Assist front-of-house during service with the team.
• Train staff on wines, spirits, and cocktails.
• Participate in beverage inventory counts.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Hospitality

Job description

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

1507 E. Millers Cove RdWalland, TN 37886

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.
This 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.

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 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
• 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, Experience, and Communication

• 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