Job Description – Seasonal Grower

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Head Grower

Salary: £12.71, Plus Tronc

Location: Crafted at Powdermills, Battle

Type: Flexible / Part-time

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. 

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and clubs where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. Crafted at Powdermills in East Sussex opened in November 2025 as our first hotel, with several more planned in the coming years. More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. 

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. 

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. 

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Seasonal Grower to help manage a thriving organic market garden for Crafted at Powdermills.

In this role, you will support cultivating and harvesting a variety of vegetables and fruits, dedicated exclusively to supporting our pub, restaurant, and event kitchens. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Head Grower to ensure the garden meets the needs of our culinary team and aligns with our commitment to quality and sustainability.

That said, as Seasonal Grower, your primary responsibilities will be to:

·        Supporting all stages of crop production, from propagation through to harvest

·        Assisting with planting plans in line with seasonal requirements and guidance from the Head Grower

·        Harvesting produce to a high standard, ensuring quality and consistency

·        Planting and maintaining polytunnel crops, field vegetables, salad leaves, and perennial plants

·        Assisting with the upkeep of outdoor planting areas across the estate

·        Monitoring and supporting irrigation, ventilation, pest and disease control, and composting systems

·        Helping to maintain soil health and contribute to ongoing soil management practices

·        Ensuring gardens and growing areas are well-presented and contribute positively to the guest experience

·        Supporting weekly harvest planning and working with the team to meet kitchen requirements

·        Weighing, grading, and preparing produce for use within the business

·        Assisting with basic record keeping, including harvest logs and yields

·        Maintaining tools, equipment, and general garden organisation

·        Supporting stock control of seeds, materials, and supplies

·        Working closely with the kitchen team where required, including occasional collaboration or engagement activities

·        Contributing to the safe and compliant operation of the garden, following all health and safety guidelines[CK1] 

[CK2] 

We’re looking for someone with:

·        Proven experience in organic farming, horticulture, or a similar field, with a strong understanding of sustainable growing practices.

·        Expertise in planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

·        Strong knowledge of irrigation, pest control, soil management, and crop rotation.

·        A passion for sustainability and the environment, aligned with the Crafted brand’s values.

·        Ability to work collaboratively with culinary teams to meet the needs of the restaurant and event kitchens.

·        Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with both the team and guests.

·        A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on high-quality standards and efficient operations.

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

1. Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Job Description – Seasonal Grower

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Head Grower

Salary: £12.71, Plus Tronc

Location: Crafted at Powdermills, Battle

Type: Flexible / Part-time

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. 

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and clubs where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. Crafted at Powdermills in East Sussex opened in November 2025 as our first hotel, with several more planned in the coming years. More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. 

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. 

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. 

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Seasonal Grower to help manage a thriving organic market garden for Crafted at Powdermills.

In this role, you will support cultivating and harvesting a variety of vegetables and fruits, dedicated exclusively to supporting our pub, restaurant, and event kitchens. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Head Grower to ensure the garden meets the needs of our culinary team and aligns with our commitment to quality and sustainability.

That said, as Seasonal Grower, your primary responsibilities will be to:

·        Supporting all stages of crop production, from propagation through to harvest

·        Assisting with planting plans in line with seasonal requirements and guidance from the Head Grower

·        Harvesting produce to a high standard, ensuring quality and consistency

·        Planting and maintaining polytunnel crops, field vegetables, salad leaves, and perennial plants

·        Assisting with the upkeep of outdoor planting areas across the estate

·        Monitoring and supporting irrigation, ventilation, pest and disease control, and composting systems

·        Helping to maintain soil health and contribute to ongoing soil management practices

·        Ensuring gardens and growing areas are well-presented and contribute positively to the guest experience

·        Supporting weekly harvest planning and working with the team to meet kitchen requirements

·        Weighing, grading, and preparing produce for use within the business

·        Assisting with basic record keeping, including harvest logs and yields

·        Maintaining tools, equipment, and general garden organisation

·        Supporting stock control of seeds, materials, and supplies

·        Working closely with the kitchen team where required, including occasional collaboration or engagement activities

·        Contributing to the safe and compliant operation of the garden, following all health and safety guidelines[CK1] 

[CK2] 

We’re looking for someone with:

·        Proven experience in organic farming, horticulture, or a similar field, with a strong understanding of sustainable growing practices.

·        Expertise in planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

·        Strong knowledge of irrigation, pest control, soil management, and crop rotation.

·        A passion for sustainability and the environment, aligned with the Crafted brand’s values.

·        Ability to work collaboratively with culinary teams to meet the needs of the restaurant and event kitchens.

·        Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with both the team and guests.

·        A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on high-quality standards and efficient operations.

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

1. Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.