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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.
General Manager — Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop
We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Operations Manager with a passion for exceptional service, high-quality produce, and regenerative, sustainable practices to join the Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop team.
In this role, you will oversee the smooth, efficient running of our restaurant, courtyard café, and retail shop—spaces that celebrate nature, wilding, and food with purpose. You’ll support and lead our front- and back-of-house teams, ensure outstanding guest experiences, champion sustainable systems, and help drive the continued growth of our unique hospitality and retail offering.
If you’re inspired by nature-led operations, energised by leadership, and excited to help shape a thriving, sustainable food destination, we’d love to hear from you.
Please find further information and details on how to apply here.
Head Grower
We’re looking for an experienced grower to help lead on all aspects of the site operations. Our site is on heavy clay soil, which brings its own set of challenges, so familiarity with this soil type and a progressive approach to soil management is highly desirable.
To apply, please follow this link.Â
Knepp Wildland & Garden Safaris Manager 2026
Knepp is seeking an energetic, creative and highly organised person to lead our Wildland Safari and Walled Garden visitor programme.
You’ll manage 500+ safaris and events, support our guide team, shape visitor experience, develop new offerings, oversee operations, track performance and collaborate closely with the Knepp ecology, visitor and marketing teams.
We welcome candidates from many backgrounds — events, conservation, hospitality, arts, outdoor learning or something unexpected.
Please find further information and details on how to apply here.
Closing date 8 December.Â
Front of House – Bar & Waiting Assistants
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced front-of-house member with a passion for great service, produce, and sustainability to join our growing team.
Work in our restaurant and courtyard cafe, where we celebrate nature, sustainability and food.Â
Up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you.
Email alex@knepp.co.uk to apply
Chefs of all levels
We’re looking for passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, work with exceptional local ingredients, and help create dishes that bring our “land to plate” ethos to life.
To apply, please email alex@knepp.co.uk
Kitchen Porter
We are looking for an enthusiastic full time or part time addition to our team at Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop.
Permanent / Full Time (Monday – Friday, Daytime Only)
To apply, please email alex@knepp.co.uk