Head Chef - Farmer, Butcher, Chef - Restaurant

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a creative Head Chef to manage their award-winning restaurant. You will develop unique menus, lead a passionate team, and emphasize locally sourced and organic produce. This role promises a dynamic and inspiring culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in food margin management.
• Ability to monitor and maintain hygiene standards.
• Experience in high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Manage restaurant operations and menu creation.
• Inspire creativity and ensure brand integrity.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Food Safety Management Level 3

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.

You will manage our award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant, Farmer Butcher Chef - located within the Goodwood Hotel, creating individual character and unique menus to surprise and delight our guests. Working alongside the Brigade, you will guide on food choices, payroll costs, food safety, and training to set the team up for success.

You’ll be at the very heart of the Goodwood Estate, taking inspiration from your surroundings to create innovative dining experiences within the Farmer Butcher Chef.

We value individuality and encourage creativity, and your unique qualities will only further enhance our food story at Goodwood. Always expect the unexpected as we 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.

Our guests’ dining experience is at the heart of all we do, and you will be responsible for a truly unique food offering, showcasing farm-to-fork cooking, maximising alternative cuts, zero waste, innovative gut health dishes, whilst producing and encouraging 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
• Ability to build long-lasting collaborative relationships
• Monitor and maintain hygiene standards and procedures
• Proven communication skills
• A team player with a sense of fun and a focus on high-quality service
• Strong commercial experience, food margin, menu costs, and staff costs
• Food Safety Management Level 3

What you’ll get: