Sommelier - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm, LLC; Kentucky; In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Travel perks

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k with profit share

Descrizione del lavoro

Blackberry Farm, LLC is seeking an experienced Sommelier to lead our wine and spirits program and engage guests with boutique producers from around the world. The role collaborates daily with the front-of-house team to deliver elevated dining experiences and connect guests with exceptional beverages.

As a leadership role, you will educate guests, participate in wine events, and help manage cellar operations while upholding Blackberry Farm’s renowned hospitality and service standards.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of wines and spirits from boutique producers.
• Experience delivering high-quality guest service in fine dining.
• Ability to lead service teams and train staff on beverages.

Mansioni

• Lead daily wine and spirits tastings for guests.
• Provide floor sommelier service and help guests select wines.
• Restock wines in cellars and storage areas.
• Support front-of-house during service to ensure cohesive guest experience.
• Train service staff on wines, spirits, and cocktails.
• Participate in beverage inventory counts.

Conoscenze

Wine knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Guest service

Team leadership

Formazione

Hospitality experience

Strumenti

POS systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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. 1507 E. Millers Cove Rd Walland, 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

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career.

Benefits

• 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.