Restaurant Supervisor - Bar & Grill Restaurant - Chichester

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym & health club membership

Health cash plan & wellbeing perks

Free tickets to Goodwood events

Staff discounts across the estate

Performance-based company bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwood Bar & Grill, located on the iconic Goodwood Estate, is seeking a Restaurant Supervisor to lead the front-of-house team and ensure service remains relaxed yet refined. You’ll work closely with management to keep shifts running smoothly, motivate staff, and uphold standout hospitality.

As part of a café celebrating local and seasonal produce from Goodwood Home Farm, you’ll help shape a seasonal menu and lead by example in a hands-on, guest-facing role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café, restaurant or bar, ideally in a Supervisory role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure during busy services.
• Passion for food, people and hospitality.
• Pride in your work and energy you bring to the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and inspire the team to deliver top service.
• Create a warm, welcoming vibe for every guest.
• Help train and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Team management

Job description

Restaurant Supervisor

Location: Goodwood Bar & Grill | Full-time | Permanent

Hours: Fixed term until 20/12/2026 - 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7

Lead with purpose. Work somewhere you’ll love.

We’re on the lookout for a people-focused, hands-on Restaurant Supervisor to help lead the front-of-house team at Goodwood Bar & Grill - a café where good vibes, local food, and standout service come together in one unforgettable setting.

Set on the iconic Goodwood Estate, our café celebrates local, seasonal ingredients - a lot of which come straight from our own organic farm. Think relaxed dining with a refined twist.

About the Role

As Restaurant Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience that feels both relaxed and refined. Working closely with the management team, you’ll lead by example, ensuring every shift runs smoothly, guests are looked after, and the team are motivated and empowered to do their best work.

You’ll be part of a café that’s deeply connected to its roots. Much of what we serve comes directly from Goodwood Home Farm, including our organic cheeses, dairy, heritage meats, and our very own Ale. These ingredients form the foundation of a seasonal menu that’s classic in concept, and consistently high in execution.

This is a hands‑on, guest‑facing role where attention to detail, strong leadership, and a genuine passion for hospitality will be essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading shifts & inspiring your team to smash every service
• Creating a warm, welcoming vibe for every guest
• Helping train & develop team members
• Supporting management & keeping service smooth

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a café, restaurant or bar, ideally in a Supervisor role
• Great communication & leadership skills
• Cool under pressure - especially during a busy service
• A genuine love of food, people & hospitality
• Someone who takes pride in what they do (and brings the energy!)

What You’ll Get:

• Free gym & health club membership
• Health cash plan & wellbeing perks
• Free tickets to legendary Goodwood motorsport & racing events
• Staff discounts across the estate
• Performance‑based company bonus
• Room to grow your career with support from a passionate team

We care about out people, about sustainability, and about doing things the right way. From farm to plate, everything we do is about quality, integrity, and creating a guest experience that’s as real as it is memorable. a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role at one of the South’s most unique hospitality venues, where food, people, and place come together to create something truly memorable.

If you’re a natural leader with a passion for great food, good energy, and meaningful hospitality - we want to hear from you.