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Work With Us

From time to time vacancies come up to work with us in our small family run team. 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.

Our departments include Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop, the Estate Office, property maintenance/building team, household & gardens, ecology, safaris & camping, meat business and farm & woodlands etc.

Knepp Wilding Kitchen Restaurant

Knepp Wilding Kitchen – Deputy Front of House Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, talented and passionate manager looking for a new challenge and to make a difference to the planet. Working alongside a team of expert chefs, growers, butchers, stockmen and ecologists they will lead the creation of a unique restaurant at the heart of one of the UK’s pioneering rewilding projects.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Knepp Wilding Kitchen Restaurant

Knepp Wilding Kitchen – Restaurant Supervisor

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.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Knepp Wilding Kitchen Restaurant

Knepp Wilding Kitchen – Barista & Bartender

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.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Knepp Wilding Kitchen Restaurant

Knepp Wilding Kitchen – Front of House

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Front of House staff with a passion for great service, produce and sustainability to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get stuck into a brand new project and work alongside growers, stockman, ecologists, and chefs.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Chef De Partie

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join Knepp Wilding Kitchen, working with exceptional produce from our rewilding project, on-site butchery and three-acre market garden. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing, purpose-led hospitality destination focused on sustainability, seasonality and quality.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Seasonal Breakfast Chef

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.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Junior Sous

We’re looking for an ambitious and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Knepp Wilding Kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food using outstanding produce from our rewilding estate, on-site butchery and three-acre market garden. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing chef to step into a leadership position within a purpose-led, ingredient-driven kitchen focused on sustainability, seasonality and quality.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Pastry/Prep Chef

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.

Please find further information and details on how to apply here. 

Our 12+ Policy

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.

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