Senior Sous Chef - Goodwood House - Chichester
- Chichester, West Sussex, UK
- Festivals · Full time
- Apply by 28 Jan 2027
- Posted 2 Nov 2026
What you'll do
Senior Sous Chef
Are you an experienced chef ready to take the next step in your career? Passionate about creating exceptional food using the very best seasonal ingredients and leading a talented team in a fast-paced events environment?
We're looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Supporting the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding dining experiences across our events, developing exciting menus, nurturing culinary talent, and helping to showcase the very best of Sussex produce.
Why Goodwood?
You'll have the opportunity to work with exceptional local and Estate-reared produce, contribute to a diverse range of events and experiences, and be part of a team that shares a passion for quality, creativity and hospitality. No two days are ever quite the same.
Ready to bring your creativity, leadership and passion for great food to Goodwood? We'd love to hear from you.
What you need
- Experience working as a Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar leadership role within a high-quality kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of fresh ingredients, food preparation and service standards.
- A passion for creating innovative, seasonal dishes.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing a kitchen team.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- A calm, proactive approach and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Perks
- Competitive salary plus paid overtime
- Access to our Group Performance Share scheme and annual pay review
- Free tickets to world-renowned Goodwood events, including Festival of Speed and Revival
- Complimentary Health Club membership and health cash plan
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts and benefits across the Estate
About Goodwood
Goodwood is a sporting estate in West Sussex, home of the Duke of Richmond's family since 1697. It hosts some of the biggest dates in the British sporting and social calendar, including the Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Members' Meeting, the Qatar Goodwood Festival and Goodwoof.
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