As a people-centred business, we strive to look after our staff and deliver excellent experiences and products to our customers. We value collaboration, creativity and diversity in our teams, believing we are greater than the sum of our parts. As our Co-owner, Sarah Driver always says, “It’s about the people.”

Although the winemaking industry may be traditionally associated with men, this is not necessarily the case at Rathfinny Estate where gender diversity is very visible. Whether you walk along our trail and see our Vineyard crew pruning the vines, visit our first class hospitality services or pop into our office for directions – at every turn women are present.

Even more, you’ll see female leadership across our departments, stemming from Sarah and Mark, through to our marketing and wine tourism teams. Coincidentally, we have a fairly even split of male and female workers and staff turn-over is low.

Meet some members of our Rathfinny family for an insight into our working culture…

Kristina
Customer Experience Manager

Kristina

“As Customer Experience Manager I head up the Cellar Door and Tour & Tasting team, working closely with my colleagues in Wine Tourism to continue developing informative and enjoyable experiences to our many visitors on the estate. Throughout the year my team and I run a number of different experiences, from a guided tour through the Vineyard and Winery with a tasting of our Sussex wines, to a Portfolio tasting where the group tries multiple different vintages back to back. My job is incredibly diverse and working with the public I get to meet so many people from all walks of life – no two days are the same! There is very much a family feel within the Rathfinny team and I feel very lucky to work in such a beautiful location – if you haven’t visited the Estate yet you really must, the views are really quite special and we have a dedicated Trail. Pick up the map at the Cellar Door.”

Customer Service
Guest Relations Manager

Abi

“My role as Guest Relations Manager entails setting the service standards across the Tasting Room and Flint Barns, ensuring that the guest hospitality experience is exemplary from the time of booking right through to departure. I know I speak on behalf of my whole team that we cannot wait to get back and reopen the Tasting Room and Flint Barns!”

Tasting Room Balcony
Accountant

Katy

“I have been working in the Accounts team at Rathfinny since 2018 and find it such an enjoyable place to work. One of my main duties is processing payroll, which has had its challenges particularly over the last year! I am preparing to go on Maternity leave shortly, but am already planning my return to work. Part of the enjoyment and drive to return is working with such a great team of people and the picturesque view from the office.”

Sarah Le Gavroche
Rathfinny Co-owner

Sarah Driver

“I’m incredibly proud of the number of women we employ at Rathfinny, of all ages, across all areas of the business.”