Careers

“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 have an exciting position available for a supervisor of our outdoor dining area known as The Hut. As the supervisor you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of The Hut. Working alongside the Executive Chef, the successful applicant will also assist with the development of the dining area and maintaining the high standards of service that visitors to Rathfinny expect.

We are looking for a proactive individual with a good work ethic, high standards and, importantly, a strong attention to detail.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. Register your interest in this role by sending your up-to-date CV/cover letter to HR@rathfinnyestate.com

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

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

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