Breakfast Commis Chef - Goodwood Hotel

Salary
£ 25,604.80 per annum plus excellent benefits and significant gratuity
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time - Worked on 5 out of 7 days including evenings and weekends



Breakfast Commis Chef

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Breakfast Commis Chef to join our talented kitchen team within our 2 AA Rosette restaurant, based in a 91‑bedroom hotel.

If you’re an aspiring chef with a passion for great food and a desire to grow your skills in a high‑quality environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced chefs and be part of a well‑crafted breakfast experience enjoyed by our guests.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to a consistently high standard
  • Follow recipes, portioning and presentation guidelines
  • Support senior chefs with daily mise en place and service
  • Maintain a clean and well‑organised kitchen, following all food safety standards
  • Assist with stock rotation, storage, and basic monitoring
  • Use kitchen equipment safely and correctly
  • Work efficiently during busy morning service while keeping a keen eye for detail
  • Contribute to a positive, supportive and professional kitchen culture

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience in a professional kitchen is helpful, but not essential
  • A genuine passion for food and a willingness to learn
  • Basic understanding of food hygiene (Food Safety Level 2 desirable)
  • Ability to work early mornings, including weekends and holidays
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and good time management
  • A collaborative approach and a desire to be part of a team

It Would Be Great If You Have

  • An interest in seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
  • A positive, proactive attitude and a desire to grow within the culinary field
  • The ability to stay calm and focused in a fast‑paced environment

What You’ll Get

  • The chance to work within a 2 AA Rosette standard kitchen
  • Ongoing training and development from an experienced and supportive team
  • Opportunities to progress your culinary career
  • Staff meals and uniform
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Free event tickets and access to our Group Performance Share scheme

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone at the start of their culinary journey - or looking to take their next step - within a respected, creative and rewarding kitchen.




The Goodwood Estate

Welcome to Goodwood

Goodwood, a beautiful and unique estate in West Sussex, is famous for delivering extraordinary experiences for the c.1 million people who visit each year. The 600 strong team working here are key to its success.

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Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX

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