Kitchen Assistant

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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  with any requests.