About Balfour:
Balfour Winery is one of England's leading wine producers, creating award winning wines, beers and ciders which are enjoyed all over the world. Located on the beautiful Hush Heath Estate, in Staplehurst, Kent, the winery welcomes visitors all year round for tours, tastings and events.
The Role:
The English Wine category is one of the fastest growing and innovative categories in wine. We’re looking for a proactive and energetic Assistant Hospitality Manager to join our busy team at Balfour Winery in Staplehurst, Kent.
The right person will be a hardworking, creative and a charismatic industry professional.
Working alongside the Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of this operation, with accountability for the performance of the site alongside your management team. You will need previous experience in running a full dinner service to a high standard as well as dealing with a high volume of guests.
You will be expected to bring fresh, new and exciting ideas to this already highly regarded venue. You will need strong abilities to lead and drive a team alongside the Manager. A keen interest in wine is preferred with a passion for delivering a premium guest experience.
What we can offer you
- A fantastic discount at Balfour Winery and across every Balfour pub
- Limited evening working
- A stay for you and a guest at any of our hotels for your birthday plus a bottle of bubbles too
- Health cashback plan
- 20 days holiday a year + bank holidays, plus 1 day extra per year of service (capped at 5 days)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Careers progression opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tonbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 20 miles of TN12 0HT?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: Assistant Hospitality Manager
Expected start date: 01/03/2026
