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Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced front-of-house professional looking for a new challenge and to make a difference to the planet.

We are looking for a bubbly and friendly individual that has a passion for great food, drinks and even better service, ensuring our guests always feel welcome and comfortable. This individual will ideally have previous experience in running their own section and have great communication skills with front and back of house team members, showing exceptional leadership skills.

You will be working with our Front of House Manager and senior team, running your own section, helping strengthen other members of the team and in due course, running shifts by yourself.

Weekend availability is essential, however we believe in a work like balance and do our best to always give our supervisors one weekend day off a week, as long as the candidate is flexible – i.e. to cover holidays etc. We only have one evening service a week which means having your own vehicle is essential.

Managing section with expectation to manage site when senior manager is day off/holiday.

The right candidate will be contracted 40 hours per week.

Experience

• Experience of hospitality, minimum 2 years in a respectable hospitality establishment.
• Experience of managing a section FoH.
• Experience of managing a shift – desirable or willing to learn.
• Door host – desirable or willing to learn.
• Bar training (hot and cold drinks; cocktails etc).

Driving license is essential for our location.

About Us

Knepp is a 3,500 acre estate devoted to nature conservation based pioneering rewilding principles. Using grazing animals as the drivers of habitat creation, and with the restoration of dynamic, natural water courses, the project has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife.

The estate attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and is the subject of a best-selling book, many newspaper articles and a major film, released in cinemas and now on major streaming platforms.

The new, £4m Wilding Kitchen & Shop combines a Michelin -listed restaurant, courtyard with airstream coffee trailer; market garden (growing our own organic produce) and our shop.

The site is primarily daytime only (breakfast and lunch, seven days a week), with occasional evening events.

Knepp has created a butchery, producing award-winning beef, venison and pork. As part of this new venture, the restaurant is able to showcase the best quality, wild range, organic meat, as well as produce from our new 3-acre organic market garden.

Our aim is to create one of the most exciting and sustainable culinary locations in Britain, with a dedicated local and national following.

• Fixed contract
• Fixed days off
• Wine training/tastings
• Team trips, safaris of the rewilding project, and annual parties
• Full share of tips
• Primarily daytime hours (9am-5pm)

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.

Knepp Wildland Safaris, our gardens and campsite are all about the quiet and patient observation of nature.

Some of the species we are likely to encounter are shy or can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. Our campsite with open-air fire-pits, wood-burning stoves and an on-site pond is unsuitable for small children.

For this reason, our safaris, garden visits, holiday cottages and campsite are suitable only for children of 12 and over .

Salary: £8.00 – £12.50 per hour (age dependent based on minimum wage rates)

We’re looking for capable, reliable and energetic Barista & Bartenders to join our busy hospitality operation at Knepp Wilding Kitchen. Working across our main bar and outdoor coffee Airstream, you’ll be serving everything from speciality coffees to cocktails, wines and soft drinks in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in great drinks and service, and for the right person, there is genuine scope to grow into a more senior role with real ownership of our drinks offering — from coffee and cocktails to wine and soft drinks.

Knepp is a 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, pioneering nature-led land management. Our restaurant celebrates exceptional, sustainable produce from the estate alongside a carefully considered food and drink offering.

We are an ingredient-led, Michelin-listed, high-paced restaurant focused on quality, sustainability and consistency — both on the plate and behind the bar.

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffees, cocktails, wines and soft drinks
• Deliver fast, friendly and consistent service during busy periods
• Work across the main bar and outdoor coffee Airstream
• Maintain excellent presentation, cleanliness and organisation behind the bar
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
• Support private events and busy service periods
• Uphold 5-star hygiene, safety and service standards
• (For the right candidate) contribute ideas to the development of drinks menus and bar systems

• Experience as a barista and/or bartender
• Confident working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality
• Organised, reliable and a clear communicatorA positive team player with a proactive attitude
• Able to get to site independently (rural location)
• An interest in developing skills and growing within the role
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Bartender / Bar Supervisor / Bar Manager
• Opportunity to take creative ownership of drinks menus for the right person
• Good work-life balance with predominantly daytime trade
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Coffee & tea on tap
• Monthly tronc and cash tips
• 50% off in the restaurant, 20% off in the shop
• Multiple staff trips
• Supportive, hands-on management team

Please click on theAPPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Bar Staff, Barman, Barwoman, Catering Assistant, Barista, Catering Staff, FOH Assistant, Front of House Staff will also be considered for this role.

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.

Knepp Wildland Safaris, our gardens and campsite are all about the quiet and patient observation of nature.

Some of the species we are likely to encounter are shy or can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. Our campsite with open-air fire-pits, wood-burning stoves and an on-site pond is unsuitable for small children.

For this reason, our safaris, garden visits, holiday cottages and campsite are suitable only for children of 12 and over .

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Seasonal Breakfast Chef to join Knepp Wilding Kitchen from April through September . You’ll take ownership of our breakfast service, working with outstanding produce from our rewilding estate, on‑site butchery and three‑acre market garden. This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys high standards and cooking with exceptional, seasonal ingredients.

Knepp is a 3,500‑acre rewilding estate near Horsham, pioneering nature‑led land management. Our kitchen celebrates award‑winning beef, venison and pork, alongside seasonal vegetables grown in our three‑acre on‑site market garden.

We are an ingredient‑led, Michelin‑listed, high‑paced restaurant, focused on the very best sustainable British produce.

• Run and deliver a consistent, high‑quality breakfast service
• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes using seasonal, estate‑led produce
• Ensure smooth kitchen setup, prep and service for morning trade
• Maintain excellent organisation and time management during service
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to support daily operations
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and uphold 5‑star EHO standards

• Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef or Chef de Partie
• Strong understanding of breakfast service and kitchen operations
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Passionate about produce, seasonality and quality
• A positive team player with good communication skills
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel to the site independently
• Available for the full seasonal contract (April–September)
• Seasonal contract from April to September
• Good work‑life balance with daytime hours
• Development opportunities within a respected, ingredient‑led kitchen
• Summer and end‑of‑season team celebrations
• Coffee & tea on tap
• 50% off in the restaurant, 20% off in the shop
• Supportive and welcoming management team

Please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter to , explaining how your experience, qualities and values align with the job description and person specification.

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 pa. Depending on experience. Additional bonus linked to KPIs.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week. Core hours are five days a week normally on a fixed rota. As a manager you are expected to help run occasional high-profile evening events and work out-of-hours when necessary.

About us:

Knepp is a pioneering rewilding project and the subject of the bestselling book and feature film, “Wilding” by Isabella Tree. Since starting rewilding 25 years ago, rare and endangered species have found sanctuary here and the sheer abundance of life is astonishing. Knepp’s dynamic and rebounding ecosystem is a story of hope, showing how nature can bounce back if we let it. Now, thousands of nature-lovers come here to explore this wild, changing landscape.

Our shop is the entranceway to Knepp and an exciting landscape in itself, with over 1000 product lines that showcases the very best of planet‑positive produce and gifts. With sustainability at its core, the shop offers beautiful lifestyle products and gifts that inspire a wilder way of living. We also stock our own regenerative meat, grown in the rewilding project, as well as fresh produce from our onsite organic market garden.

We are looking for an engaging and passionate Shop Manager to join our team and help take the shop in exciting new directions, including possibly an online presence. If you’re excited by sustainability, community and beautiful products, this role is for you.

About the role:

• Managing a small team of shop assistants, providing effective and inspirational leadership of your team, ensuring delivery of excellent customer service
• Replenishing stock, liaising with suppliers and our sourcing team to maintain orders in line with demand
• Managing of stock, overseeing stock rotations, deliveries, and organising of storage and stock counts
• Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum, closely monitoring short‑dated stock, and liaising with the kitchen to utilise fresh stock that doesn’t sell
• Maintaining beautiful and organised shop displays
• Help instigate and run events that promote sales and our mission through events in the shop (author evenings; table takeovers; children’s events etc)
• Assist the buyer with recommendations to ensure a relevant and ever‑changing range

About you:

We are looking for an individual with previous management experience who understands customer service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Positive can‑do attitude, proactive and a good team player who works well with our team of managers across the site (restaurant market garden etc).
• Sound project management and planning skills
• Natural leadership skill
• A passion for sustainability and produce
• Management
• Retail sales
• Supervising experience

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (essential – we are a rural site)

Working at Knepp:

• Employee discount in our restaurant and shop
• Company pension
• Manager bonus tied to KPIs
• Free camping
• Free on‑site parking

Please clickAPPLY to submit your CVfor this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Retail Shop Manager, Retail Manager, Shop Manager, Retail Coordinator, Retail Management, Shop Team Leader, Retail Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Retail Store Manager, Store Manager, General Shop Manager, Retail Store Coordinator, Retail Store Leader, Retail Shop Coordinator may also be considered for this role.

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.

Hours:

45 hours per week over five days

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused Pastry / Prep Chef to join Knepp Wilding Kitchen on a permanent basis. This role supports both pastry production and general kitchen preparation, working with outstanding produce from our rewilding estate, on-site butchery and three-acre market garden. It’s an ideal position for a chef who enjoys precision, organisation and working with exceptional, ingredient-led food.

Knepp is a 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, pioneering nature-led land management. Our kitchen celebrates award-winning beef, venison and pork, alongside seasonal vegetables grown in our three-acre on-site market garden.

We are an ingredient-led, Michelin-listed, high-paced restaurant, focused on the very best sustainable British produce.

• Prepare and produce desserts, pastries and baked goods to a consistently high standard
• Support dessert service and daily pastry prep
• Assist with general kitchen prep, including vegetables, sauces and garnishes
• Work closely with the senior kitchen team on menu development
• Maintain excellent organisation and mise en place
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste reduction
• Support events and larger services when required
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and uphold 5-star EHO standards

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Prep Chef or Chef de Partie
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to prep
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about produce, seasonality and quality
• Positive attitude and clear communication skills

Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel to the site independently

• Good work-life balance with largely daytime hours
• Development opportunities within a respected, ingredient-led kitchen
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Coffee & tea on tap
• 50% off in the restaurant, 20% off in the shop
• Supportive and welcoming management team

Please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter to , explaining how your experience, qualities and values align with the job description and person specification.

Knepp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our team as much as we do in our landscape. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles at Knepp.