Hospitality Manager

Balfour Winery; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRONC

Health package

Discount on drinks/food/accommodation

Flexible hours

Wellbeing Promise

Job summary

Balfour Winery in Staplehurst, Kent, seeks an experienced Hospitality Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations across the winery’s restaurant, kitchen, guest dining spaces and The Winemakers Pub. This hands‑on, multi‑site leadership role focuses on consistent standards and exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll recruit, train and develop FOH teams, coordinate with the kitchen, manage rosters and stock, and help shape events and seasonal hospitality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in hospitality, multi-site a plus.
• Strong communication and guest-facing service skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities for busy service periods.
• Collaborative with kitchen, management and FOH teams.
• Passion for great food and wine and delivering memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support front-of-house teams across the winery and The Winemakers Pub.
• Oversee dining service and daily operational standards.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to ensure smooth, high‑quality service.
• Ensure a consistent guest experience across all venues.
• Recruit, train and develop FOH staff.
• Assist with rota planning, stock control and reporting.
• Uphold premium brand standards in every interaction.
• Contribute to events, seasonal hospitality initiatives.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Food & wine

Job description

Hospitality Manager

Balfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent

Full-time | £38,000 - £40,000 | Multi‑site hospitality leadership

Balfour Winery is one of England’s most celebrated wine destinations, known for award‑winning wines, exceptional dining, beautiful estate experiences, and a collection of pubs with boutique rooms. We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Hospitality Manager to support our management team across the winery’s restaurant, kitchen, guest dining spaces, and The Winemakers Pub in Goudhurst.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing day‑to‑day hospitality operations across multiple sites. You’ll work closely with the Hospitality Management Team to ensure seamless service, consistent standards, and an exceptional guest experience — whether guests are enjoying a vineyard lunch, a tasting room visit, a pub meal, or a stay in one of our boutique rooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support front‑of‑house teams across the winery and The Winemakers Pub
• Oversee dining service and daily operational standards
• Work closely with the kitchen to maintain smooth coordination and high‑quality food service
• Ensure consistent guest experience across all hospitality venues
• Support recruitment, training, and development of FOH staff
• Assist with rota planning, stock control, and operational reporting
• Uphold Balfour’s premium brand standards in every interaction
• Contribute to events, seasonal experiences, and new hospitality initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hospitality leadership experience, ideally across restaurant or multi‑site operations
• A confident, positive communicator who thrives in guest‑facing environments
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage busy service periodsA collaborative approach — someone who works well with kitchen, management, and FOH teams
• A passion for great food, wine, and delivering memorable experiences
• Flexibility to support both winery and pub operations as needed

We can offer you:

• Up to £40,000 plus TRONC
• Simply Health package
• 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
• Accredited members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)