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Job Title: Barista & Bartender

Location: Knepp Wilding Kitchen, Dial Post, Horsham, RH13 8NQ

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

Job Type: Full-time & part-time roles available, Permanent

About the role:

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.

About Knepp:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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 systemsRequirements

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 communicator
A positive team player with a proactive attitude
Able to get to site independently (rural location)
An interest in developing skills and growing within the roleBenefits:

Full-time & part-time roles available
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
Development opportunities & training
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
Staff safari at Knepp Safaris
Supportive, hands-on management teamPlease click on the APPLY 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