Sommelier - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Mountain; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Mountain in Walland, TN is seeking a Sommelier to lead our evolving wine and spirits program. As a salaried leadership role, you will interact with guests daily, conduct tastings, and guide in-restaurant service to elevate the dining experience.

You will build knowledge of boutique producers from around the world, coordinate with the front-of-house team, and participate in wine events throughout the year. Experience in fine dining is preferred and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Fine dining hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wines and spirits required.
• Excellent communication and guest relation skills.
• Ability to educate guests and lead tastings.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily wine and spirit tastings for guests.
• Serve as floor sommelier to assist guests with selections.
• Restock wines and manage cellar inventory.
• Train service staff on wines, spirits, and cocktails.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Tasting leadership

Team training

Job description

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