Farm Manager
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
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.
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
Our Top Candidate
Skills & Experience
- 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
Education & Experience
- Experience in a hospitality environment
- Certification and/or degree in sustainable agriculture education or related field
- Experience with soil and water management
- Experience as an agricultural or environmental educator
Our 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
Our Team
Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.
We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.
Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.
Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
