With so many great examples of careers in hospitality across Goodwood Estate, we thought it would be great to highlight the reasons why our passionate hospitality teams love being in the industry:
It unlocks your creative side
It’s an industry where your daringness to be creative will ensure a unique and special experience for your customers.
It’s more than just a “9 to 5”
Hospitality gives you variety, from the hours you work, to the work you do during those hours. You can’t beat the buzz of a busy day serving guests and giving them their “perfect experience”.
There’s a great atmosphere
Team work and great communication is key in hospitality, the industry has some of the most vibrant, lively and fun people you’ll ever meet.
You can fast track your career
Starting out in Hospitality doesn’t mean years of studying before getting your first job. Passion for working with people, drive and a willingness to learn will start you off. From there, the potential for rapid career development is achievable. If you work hard, formalise your experience with qualifications and training, show initiative and a commercial mind-set, you'll soon find yourself in a Management position.
It opens a door to the world!
Every country in the world has a hospitality industry and the skills you learn can be transferred to anywhere you decide to go. This can mean that a career in hospitality can very easily be the key to discovering new countries, new culture and new people.
How will a career at Goodwood..fuel your passion for Hospitality?
Goodwood has been the home to the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years. Today, the 12,500 acre estate has become infamous for its horseracing, motor racing, golf, flying, shooting and cricket.
One of the most public facing operations at Goodwood are run by the Venues division which operates the two golf courses, The Kennels, Goodwood House, Motor Circuit Catering and The Goodwood Hotel.
At Goodwood, we do things a little bit differently. It’s about thoughtful touches that make each member or guest feel special – going beyond their expectations and doing things with a twist.
What really adds the magic though, is our people. Every day they bring to work their passion for
Goodwood, for the sporting pursuits we offer and the events and experiences that we host, and share them with our members and guests.
We have lots of talented people who work across the Estate and we are always looking for more great people to join us. Currently we have the following exciting opportunities:
RESTAURANT MANAGER
ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANTS/WAITING AND BAR STAFF
CHEFS – VARIETY OF LEVELS
If you are looking to develop your career in hospitality, and you have experience of working in quality establishments, we would love to hear from you.
For our permanent and fixed term employees, we offer a superb range of benefits including event tickets, gym membership, a health cash plan and the opportunity to earn an extra month’s salary per year under our bonus scheme.
For more details of the positions that we currently have available, please see the Goodwood website
