Balfour Hospitality • Kent, TN120HT TN12 0HT

Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

About this role

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.

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’re looking for

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

What we offer

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 kerry@balfourhospitality.com with any requests.