Junior Sous Chef
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.
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