Head Chef · Goodwood Hotel

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:07:19 GMT
Hospitality

Goodwood Hotel · Chichester · Competitive - depending on experience · onsite

We're looking for a Head Chef with passion, creativity, and an instinct for exceptional hospitality to lead and inspire our talented teams while crafting unforgettable dining experiences across the Goodwood Hotel.

As our Head Chef, you'll shape the character of each of our Restaurants, creating distinctive menus that surprise and delight our guests. You'll work closely with every brigade, guiding menu development, food choices, training, food safety, and payroll costs to ensure each team has everything they need to shine.

You'll play a central role at the heart of the Goodwood Estate, taking inspiration from our landscape, history, and Home Farm to craft innovative dishes for the Farmer, Butcher, Chef (2 AA Rosette) Bar & Grill Restaurant and our Meetings & Events offering.

We celebrate individuality and encourage creativity - your unique style will help evolve our food story, delivering one extraordinary experience after another. Expect to work with the very best: award-winning organic meats, dairy, and produce from our own Goodwood Home Farm and Butchery.

With the guest experience always front and centre, you'll champion three of our dining environments, ensuring everything we create is fresh, impactful, beautifully crafted, and perfectly aligned with the Goodwood brand.

Responsibilities

A genuine enthusiasm for what you do and a positive, can-do mindset

Proven experience in a similar role

The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships

A commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene standards

Outstanding people-management skills

Confident, clear communication

A team-focused approach, with a sense of fun and a drive for excellence

Strong commercial acumen across food margin, menu development, and staffing costs

Food Safety Management Level 3

What you'll get

Event tickets

Free Health Club membership and a comprehensive wellbeing programme

A Health Cash Plan

Entry into the company bonus scheme