Chef Apprentice - Goodwood Estate
Posted 1 week ago by The Goodwood Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Chef Apprentice role at Goodwood Estate offers an immersive 12-18 month culinary journey under the guidance of Executive Chef Mike Watts. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various kitchens, earn industry-recognized qualifications, and develop their culinary skills while working with top-tier ingredients. This opportunity is open to individuals at any level, from school leavers to those seeking to advance their culinary careers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work side-by-side with professional chefs and mentors.
- Cook with top-tier ingredients from the organic Home Farm.
- Engage in various culinary processes including butchery, dairy processing, and cheese making.
- Participate in internal and external masterclasses.
- Build skills, confidence, and personal brand within a community passionate about food.
Key Skills:
- Passion for food and cooking.
- Creativity and a sense of humour.
- Team spirit and willingness to learn.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Launch your Chef career at Goodwood Applications now open for Summer 2026 - Goodwood Culinary Academy Learn from the best. Cook with the best. Become one of the best. Led by our Executive Chef, Mike Watts, and his inspiring team, you'll join an exclusive 12-18 month journey through every flavour of the Goodwood Estate - earning industry-recognised qualifications and real-world experience along the way. We are open to applications from any level; direct from school, wishing to complete a Level 2 (Commis Chef) or a College leaver wishing to progress through Level 3 (Chef De Partie) and you'll obtain priceless and diverse Kitchen experience to help maximise your future career aspirations.
What You'll Get:
- A nationally-recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
- Hands-on training with real impact
- Experience in multiple kitchens, from fine dining to farm-to-table
- Attendance at internal and external masterclasses
- Free chef starter kit (yes - knives, uniform and all the gear)
- Free staff meals when on shift
- Free tickets to iconic events like Festival of Speed, Revival and horseracing
- Healthcare cash plan, gym membership and wellness programme
- A competitive salary - because your time is valuable
What You'll Do:
- Work side-by-side with pro chefs and mentors
- Cook with top-tier ingredients from our organic Home Farm
- Get stuck into everything from our organic farm, butchery, Art Foundation, dairy processing, cheese making
- Join a community that's passionate about food and your future
- Build your skills, confidence and personal brand
We'll Be a Great Match if You're:
- Obsessed with food and cooking
- Creative
- Team-spirited with a sense of humour
- Looking for something real, not just another job
Whether you're leaving school, finishing college, or just looking to do something meaningful - this is where it starts. Culinary careers are built here.