Head Chef - Goodwood House

We have a truly unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly creative, and inspiring Head Chef to lead, develop and inspire a passionate team, in the delivery of exceptional dining experiences.

Each Event is a blank canvas to create a unique and playful one-off menu to surprise and delight up to 1,700 guests.  Working alongside each Client you will help match the food style to their chosen theme, creating a once in a lifetime experience.  The only limit is your own imagination.

You’ll be at the very heart of the Goodwood Estate, taking inspiration from your surroundings to create innovative dining experiences, enhancing our main parties and private events. These include Festival of Speed, Race Week Ball, Revival and The Duke of Richmond’s special occasions.

We value individuality and encourage creativity and your unique qualities will only further enhance our food story at Goodwood.  Always expect the unexpected as you deliver one exceptional experience after another.

You will take pride in delivering the very best locally sourced organic produce from award winning meats and cheese fresh from our very own Goodwood Home Farm, and butchery. 

We also create uniquely personalised Weddings in collaboration with the guest and provide an outstanding day-to-day food operation within Goodwood House, catering for a truly extraordinary customer base.

Our guest’s dining experience is at the heart of all we do, and you will be the one designing one of a kind dining ideas which are fresh, impactful, and engaging, without compromising brand integrity.

What you’ll have:

• Enthusiasm for what you do with a can-do attitude
• Proven relevant experience
• Ability to build long-lasting collaborative relationships
• Monitor and maintain hygiene standards and procedures
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent people management skills
• A team player with a sense of fun and a focus on high quality service.
• Genuine passion for creating an exceptional dining experience
• Attention to detail.

What you’ll get:

• Event tickets
• Free Health Club membership
• A health cash plan
• Entry into the company bonus scheme