Commis Chef

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the chance to kickstart your culinary career in an award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant, focusing on seasonal menus crafted from organic farm produce. Candidates should have a genuine passion for food, a team spirit, and attention to detail. The position includes benefits such as free event tickets and health club access, making it more than just a job—it's a unique opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

Free event tickets

Access to health club

Discounts across the Estate's products

Chef whites and staff meals provided

Health cash plan

Group Performance Share scheme

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• A can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
• Basic kitchen experience and good knife skills are advantageous.
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team of chefs focused on quality.
• Work across the Estate with seasonal menus.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Passion for food

Enthusiasm for learning

Basic kitchen experience

Good knife skills

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Experience in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant

Job description

Commis Chef

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Commis Chef to join our talented team at our award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant, nestled in the heart of the Goodwood Estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a truly unique setting. Our menus change with the seasons, showcasing the very best of our organic Farm produceandGoodwood’s own rare breed meat, milk and cheese– all crafted with care and creativity.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of chefs who work across the Estate, united by our ambition to be famous for food. With training and development opportunities available, this is the perfect role for someone looking to grow and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment.

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional dining experiences
• A can-do attitude and enthusiasm for learning
• Basic kitchen experience and good knife skills (advantageous but not essential)
• A team spirit and sense of fun, with a focus on quality and consistency
• Ideally, experience in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant – or the drive to work towards it
• Great attention to detail and pride in your work

What you’ll get:

• Free event ticketsto our motorsport and horseracing events
• Access to the Goodwood Health Club– including gym, pool and sauna (T&Cs apply)
• Discountsacross the Estate’s products and experiences
• Chef whites and staff mealsprovided while on shift
• Health cash planand a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Entry to our Group Performance Share scheme

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary