Junior Sous Chef - Farmer, Butcher, Chef at Goodwood

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned 2 AA Rosette restaurant in Chichester is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join its kitchen brigade. This full-time position offers a salary of £31,800 per annum, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with sustainable ingredients sourced from Goodwood’s own Home Farm. You will help create innovative menus, lead junior members, and uphold exceptional dining standards in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus share of tips

Paid overtime for additional hours worked

Generous annual bonus scheme and pay review

Free tickets to Goodwood events

Free gym membership and health cash plan

Uniform and free meals while on shift

Free on-site parking

Training opportunities with butchery and cheese-making teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Junior Sous Chef level or ready to step into the role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Leading and mentoring junior team members, especially during service.
• Upholding food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for sustainable cooking

Job description

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Junior Sous Chef - Farmer, Butcher, Chef at Goodwood

Salary £31,800 per annum plus excellent benefits and significant gratuity

Location Chichester

Contract Permanent

Hours Full Time- 40 hours worked over 5 days includes evenings and weekends

Farmer, Butcher, Chef | The Goodwood Estate | Full-time

Are you a passionate and ambitious chef ready to take the next stepin your culinary journey? Do you want to work somewhere trulydifferent, where food is more than fuel, and provenance is part ofevery plate?

At Farmer, Butcher, Chef, our celebrated 2 AA Rosetterestaurant nestled within The Goodwood Hotel, we offer a rareopportunity for a talented Junior Sous Chef to joinour dedicated brigade. This is not just a job, it’s an invitation tobecome part of a team that controls every aspect of its produce, fromfarm to fork.

About the Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering anexceptional dining experience. Supporting our Head Chef and SeniorSous, you’ll lead by example, ensuring that our high standards neverslip and that each dish reflects the care, craft, and creativity wepride ourselves on.

Working with outstanding organic ingredients from our own Home Farm,including award-winning meat, cheese, and seasonal produce, you’ll beresponsible for:

Assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Leading and mentoring junior team members, especially during service

Managing kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs

Upholding food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards

Collaborating with our butchers and cheesemakers to craftinnovative, waste-free menus

Contributing ideas for seasonal specials and menu development

This is a kitchen where sustainability, creativity, and heritage cometogether. Our butcher works directly with the kitchen team toinfluence dishes based on the cuts available, ensuring every part ofthe animal is respected and utilised. It's an environment wherelearning never stops, and your voice matters.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a chef with:

Proven experience at Junior Sous level or ready to step into the role

A passion for fresh, local, and sustainable cooking

Experience in high-quality restaurants or hotels

Strong leadership and communication skills

A proactive and collaborative approach to team development

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to stay calm under pressure

Above all, you’ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine love forgood food.

What You'll Get in Return

At Goodwood, we recognise and reward the talent that fuels our uniqueexperiences. In return for your passion and hard work, you’ll receive:

A competitive salary, plus a share of tips

Paid overtime for additional hours worked

Access to our generous annual bonus scheme and annual pay review

Free tickets to world-renowned Goodwood events (including theFestival of Speed and Revival)

Free gym membership and access to a health cash plan

Uniform and free meals while on shift

Free on-site parking

Training opportunities with our on-site butchery, dairy andcheese-making teams

This is a rare opportunity to work in a kitchen wheresustainability isn’t a slogan, it’s a practice - and whereyou’ll have the freedom to grow and create alongside some of the bestin the business.

Apply Now

Ready to cook with purpose and lead with pride? We’d love to hearfrom you.
Click the button below and start your journey withFarmer, Butcher, Chef - where passion, produce and people come together.

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