Kennels Bar Assistant

The Goodwood Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Discounted products across the Estate

Free gym and health club membership

Health cash plan and wellbeing package

Event tickets to motorsport and horser

Job summary

The Goodwood Group’s Kennels Bar at Goodwood Estate in West Sussex is seeking a Bar Assistant to deliver warm, intuitive service in a unique, member-focused setting. You’ll help create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, confidently serving drinks and sharing menu knowledge with members and guests.

Join a close-knit team, support the Bar Manager, and stay informed about estate happenings while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar or customer-facing hospitality role.
• Cocktail knowledge is a plus.
• Natural passion for delivering great service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, attentive service that feels personal and memorable.
• Build genuine rapport with members and guests.
• Confidently serve drinks and share knowledge of the menu.
• Keep the bar and back-of-house areas clean, organised and well presented.
• Stay informed about estate happenings to enhance guest experience.
• Support the Bar Manager and team with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Work in line with licensing, health & safety requirements.

Skills

Hospitality-focused

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bar experience

Cocktail making

Job description

Step behind the bar at one of Goodwood’s most distinctive members’ clubs. As a Kennels Bar Assistant, you’ll be part of a close‑knit, professional team delivering warm, intuitive service in a truly unique setting. From serving classic favourites to beautifully crafted cocktails, you’ll help create the relaxed yet refined atmosphere that keeps our members and guests coming back.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering friendly, attentive service that feels personal and memorable
• Building genuine rapport with members and guests
• Confidently serving drinks and sharing knowledge of our menu
• Keeping the bar and back‑of‑house areas clean, organised and well presented
• Staying informed about what’s happening across the Estate to enhance the guest experience
• Supporting the Bar Manager and wider team with a proactive, can‑do approach
• Working in line with licensing, health & safety requirements

What you’ll bring:

• A natural passion for hospitality and great service
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people
• A positive attitude and strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in a bar or customer‑facing hospitality role is desirable
• Cocktail‑making experience is an advantage, but not essential

What you’ll get:

• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted products across the Estate
• Free Gym and Health Club membership
• Health cash plan and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Event tickets to our world‑class motorsport and horseracing events

Set within our stunning West Sussex countryside, working at Goodwood is about more than just a job - it’s about being part of something special.

Apply today!