Careers

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join the hospitality team at Rathfinny Wine Estate.

Based in our Michelin-recommended Winery restaurant, the Tasting Room, you’ll be working with exceptional seasonal ingredients and a talented, supportive kitchen team led by Executive Head Chef Chris Bailey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic food and wine destination, producing exceptional dishes that complement our Sussex Sparkling wines.

This is a full-time role on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings. To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and cover letter to HR@rathfinnyestate.com. A right to work in the UK is essential.

“Professionally, I’ve never been happier, more satisfied, and welcomed as at Rathfinny Wine Estate!” – Maria Petre, Harvest Assistant 2023

We’re looking for dedicated Winery Production Assistants to play a hands-on role in all aspects of winemaking at the Estate during harvest in October 2025.

Working closely with our Winemaker and senior team, you’ll be involved in the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of our acclaimed Rathfinny Estate sparkling wines, as well as Cradle Valley still wines.

Rathfinny is B Corp and an equal opportunities employer. We actively support Human Rights, and all Equality legislation. If you’re passionate about wine and eager to be part of a dynamic, hands-on team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Submit your current CV and covering letter addressing the job description to hr@rathfinnyestate.com

We are looking for an organised individual with high standards to head up our Rathfinny housekeeping team for a 12 month contract.

You will be responsible for overseeing the housekeeping programme across Rathfinny Wine Estate including our Flint Barns and the Rathfinny Cottage self-catering accommodation.

This is a 12-month temporary position of 32.5 hours per week worked on a rota basis to cover maternity leave. However, shifts will be regularly the same where possible for continuity. To apply, please send your up-to-date CV/cover letter to HR@rathfinnyestate.com. A right to work in the UK is essential.

We are currently looking for an admin assistant that will support our finance and HR team in the day to day, month-end financial activities and HR of this rapidly expanding business. We see this role as an exciting opportunity for someone to establish a longer term career path that will allow them to develop as the business grows.

Submit your current CV and covering letter addressing the job description to hr@rathfinnyestate.com

With our grape harvest taking place during October, we are always on the lookout for keen fruit pickers. If you have never picked grapes before, no worries. We take on plenty of new hands every year.

Please feel free to register your interest by signing up to our harvest recruitment newsletter.

For questions or further information, please contact vineyard@rathfinnyestate.com

We are looking for chefs to join our hospitality team at the Rathfinny Wine Estate as we continue to expand the catering offer across the Estate.

We are looking for flexible, hard-working staff who have a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

We can offer training, a stunning work location, flexible hours (part time and full time), exposure to cooking in one of Sussex’s finest hospitality offerings using some of the best ingredients available and a very good level of service charge on top of the hourly rate.

Various positions you could be working in:

• Tasting Room fine dining restaurant
• Flint Barns restaurant
• High end alfresco dining offering

If you are interested in applying or would like any more information, please send your CV to hr@rathfinnyestate.com