Farm Manager

Southall•Franklin, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way. The Manager oversees the Farm Cultivation Team, which operates a 2-acre vegetable operation and four acres of apple and berry orchards, as well as producing pasture-raised eggs, chickens, turkeys and ducks. The food produced supplies our onsite restaurants, events and retail outlets, and is grown using organic and regenerative methods.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experience within the fields of organic/biodynamic farm management
Experience with operating tractors and other farming equipment with strong knowledge of equipment use and safety
Outstanding and proven skills in managing diverse teams with maximized productivity and efficiency
Passion for interacting with and educating guests, visitors and staff of varied ages and backgrounds
Ability to be open and flexible to new ways of working with diverse communities
Passion for sustainable, regenerative and/or biodynamic farming
Cooperative, service-oriented attitude and ability to work independently and take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship development skills
Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of tasks along with an ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team environment
A valid driver’s license and clean record
Experience in a hospitality environment
Experience with soil and water management
Experience as an agricultural or environmental educator

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or degree in sustainable agriculture education or related field

Responsibilities

Build, develop and manage the Farm Team to work towards Southall’s purpose, in particular: ‘Seed-to-fork dining using rare, farm-grown, high-integrity ingredients’ ‘Elevated nature as nourishment’ and ‘the land is the luxury’
Design and implement systems that ensure Culinary Team is receiving produce of the highest quality, in the right quantities and at the right time
All farm spaces are guest-ready, ‘Sensory-rich’ and educational
The ecology in farm areas is improving in richness and health every year
Farm Team employees are highly engaged and turnover is low
Define Farm Team roles and accountabilities
Hire, onboard and lead the training of Farm Team members
Set long-term direction and short-term priorities for Farm Team to work towards
Define and manage the relationship of the Farm Team to other departments
Coordinate the allocation of labor between different farm areas on a weekly basis
Monitor and promote the collective spirit and morale of the Farm Team

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
Generous paid time off accruals
9 paid holidays annually
401k and company match
Education reimbursement
Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
30% internal discounts
Fresh and free daily meal
Bountiful internal growth opportunities