Work with us
Please see our current job vacancies outlined below.
General Manager
We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking and dynamic General Manager to join our team on a full-time basis and help lead the operation of our Wine Tourism business.
As General Manager, you will work closely with the owners to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our premium Wine Tourism business. This includes the management of our key venues: The Tasting Room, The Flint Barns, The Hut, and The Cellar Door, as well as the services and experiences we offer our guests. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences while ensuring operational excellence across all departments.
Please get in touch if this role is of interest by sending your CV to lesley@findmeastar.co.uk or call Lesley directly on 07966 138845 for an informal discussion about the role.
Estate Housekeeper
We are looking for friendly individuals who are efficient, hands-on and have high standards of cleaning and hygiene to join our housekeeping team.
Previous experience in a similar position would be an advantage though not essential as full training given. The successful candidate will need their own transport due to our rural location.
Minimum 18 hours per week with extra hours available to cover sickness and holiday.
Please get in touch with our HR team if this role is of interest: hr@rathfinnyestate.com
Admin Assistant
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.
Please note, we will be recruiting for this role in March 2025.
Submit your current CV and covering letter addressing the job description to hr@rathfinnyestate.com
Grape Pickers
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
Front of House Team Members
We are looking for part-time Front of House Team members to join us at Rathfinny.
We are looking for part-time team members to join our growing team:
- Full product and coffee training provided
- 3-4 days a week available
- Applicants must be willing to work some weekends and Bank Holidays
- Own transport is essential due to the rural location of our Estate
For more information and to apply, please email your CV to HR@rathfinnyestate.com
Chefs
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
BCorp Employment Statement
As a business, we care about the environmental, social and economic impact we have on our employees, community and wider environment. We encourage all our employees to actively participate in our B Corp certification and the adoption of the highest standard in social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. The Rathfinny team will discuss our annual targets and as a permanent or temporary member of that team, you will be expected to contribute to them.