Seasonal Staff – Balfour Winery
Location: Staplehurst, Kent
Contract: Seasonal 2026
Hours: Flexible shifts including weekends and event days
Join the team at England’s most exciting wine destination
Balfour Winery is home to award‑winning English wines, a vibrant restaurant and bar, and a reputation for exceptional food. As we prepare for a busy summer season, we’re looking for motivated, reliable, and food‑loving individuals to join our kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting our chefs with food preparation for restaurant service, picnics, and events
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen
- Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen duties
- Helping plate dishes during busy service periods
- Working closely with the Head Chef and wider hospitality team to deliver consistently high‑quality food experiences
What we’re looking for
- A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high hygiene standards
- Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential — full training provided
- A genuine interest in food, ingredients, and hospitality
- Applicants must be 18+ due to the nature of the role
What we offer
- A beautiful workplace set in 400 acres of vineyards, orchards, and woodland
- A fun, supportive team environment where no two days are the same
- Up to £13.00 plus TRONC
- 35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
- Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process, please email kerry@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.