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Goodwood is England’s greatest sporting estate. Seat of the Dukes of Richmond for over three centuries, the family has always welcomed their friends and guests to share in their love of sport. Horseracing, motor racing, golf, flying, shooting and cricket have all been introduced by enthusiastic family members since the first Duke came to Goodwood in 1697. Within its 12,000 acres, Goodwood is home to one of the largest lowland organic farms in England, a famous Battle of Britain airfield, a celebrated racecourse, a historic motor circuit, two golf courses and one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country, all centred around Goodwood House with its magnificent Regency interiors. The Goodwood Estate has evolved over the past 20 years to meet the challenges of the 21st century, reviving the motor racing events, investing in the horseracing and historic Downland golf course, creating an organic farm, buying back the Goodwood Hotel, and restoring Goodwood House to its former Regency glory. With the creation of the Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival, as well as Glorious Goodwood, it is now one of the great centres of sport and entertainment in the world. Our vision is to be the world’s leading luxury experience company. We value entrepreneurial spirit, attention to detail and a sheer love of life. By sticking to these values we have built an exceptional organisation. Our team of nearly 600 people are asked to deliver a great deal as we strive for perfection. In return for their investment in what we do, Goodwood offers an exceptional environment to work in; 12,000 acres of ancient woodland and parkland in the South Downs National Park; a unique mix of activities, a warmth towards the team’s friends and families and a strong sense of collective success.

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate Restaurant Manager to join our team, leading a new café concept that requires an experienced individual to take forward this new venture.

The Foundation is a new not-for-profit organisation, located on the Goodwood Estate and is scheduled to open to the public in May 2025.

At Goodwood, we have a strong philosophy in gut health, supported by our own organic farm and many local artisan producers, you will be inspired to create a truly unique dining experience.

The Goodwood Art Foundation, will showcase world class contemporary artists, their works set in a newly designed landscape by an award winning architect and a leading arts education programme designed by a world leading expert.

We are offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, a stunning working environment with a group of passionate colleagues.

As our Restaurant Manager, you will feel a real sense of ownership, able to inspire, motivate and coach a small team, and be confident in leading them to deliver an outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll assist with developing a unique strategy by creating innovative ways of providing service to improve quality, sales performance and margins without compromising on standards and customer expectations.

Your normal working days will be Wednesday to Sunday, there may be a requirement to work additional days or hours as necessary. The café will be closed in the evening, except for events.

We are also looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team and therefore welcome joint applications from couples.

What You’ll Have

Experience of food & beverage management
Knowledge of food and beverage products including wine and spirits
Passionate about inspiring a team to deliver perfection
Ability to spot new revenue opportunities
Experience of small plates restaurants with function capacity
Genuine passion for creating an exceptional dining experience.
Strong commercial awareness

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Restaurant Manager – Goodwood Art Foundation

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