Sommelier - $14 to $28 per HOUR

Blackberry Farm is a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property renowned for delivering world-class hospitality and exceptional luxury experiences for nearly five decades. Nestled within 4,200 acres of pristine Tennessee landscape, Blackberry Farm stands out as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts globally. This distinguished resort has built its reputation on impeccable service, attention to every detail, unique activity offerings, and outstanding cuisine that delights guests from around the world. The resort fosters a warm and inclusive environment where team members are inspired to work cooperatively towards shared goals of legendary hospitality, memorable guest experiences, and generational sustainability. Blackberry Farm values career growth and development, offering career-defining opportunities backed by competitive benefits such as travel perks, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional holidays, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans including 401k match with profit sharing. The Blackberry Sommelier is a full-time salaried leadership position focused on delivering an exceptional wine and spirits experience to guests throughout their dining and resort journey. This role is integral in managing the expansive boutique wine and craft spirits program with daily tastings that offer guests unique connections to small batch producers from acclaimed wine regions such as California, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and beyond. The Sommelier works closely with the front-of-house service team, playing a vital role in leading dinner service and ensuring guests receive memorable and expertly guided beverage selections. This position requires a deep passion for wine and spirits education, a positive team-oriented attitude, and a commitment to upholding Blackberry Farm’s renowned guest service standards. Beyond everyday guest interactions, the Sommelier participates in specialized events such as food and wine gatherings that feature producers and chefs from around the world, creating outstanding experiences that highlight Blackberry Farm’s culinary excellence. Responsibilities include leading daily tastings, restocking and managing wine cellars, supporting and training service staff in beverage knowledge, and participating in regular inventory counts. The Sommelier must be capable of working extended periods on their feet, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating vehicles such as golf carts. Successful candidates will have experience working within a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment, possess comprehensive knowledge of wine and spirits, and demonstrate excellent communication skills both with guests and team members. The Blackberry Sommelier role is more than a job — it is an opportunity to immerse oneself in an internationally recognized wine program, engage with artisanal producers, and contribute meaningfully to the legacy of this world-class resort.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods during service
• Must be able to operate company vehicle or golf cart safely
• Consistent and regular attendance
• Ability to work well with team members, managers, and guests
• Willingness to learn and support team goals
• Experience working cooperatively in hospitality setting