Restaurant Manager | Farmer, Butcher, Chef | Goodwood Estate, West Sussex

Are you ready to lead one of the most authentic field-to-fork dining experiences in the UK?

Nestled within the 12,000-acre Goodwood Estate, Farmer, Butcher, Chef is more than a restaurant - it’s a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and exceptional hospitality. Proudly sourcing from our own organic Home Farm, we connect every dish to the land, the seasons, and our 300-year heritage.

We’re looking for a passionate and commercially driven Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team, deliver standout guest experiences, and shape a workplace culture where people truly thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Inspire and lead a high-performing team with energy, empathy, and pride

• Curate memorable dining moments that reflect our farm-to-fork ethos and Goodwood values

• Manage budgets, costs, and margins with a sharp eye for revenue opportunities

• Develop and coach your team, nurturing talent and creating pathways for growth

• Champion quality and innovation across food, drink, and customer service

• Collaborate with chefs, suppliers, and the wider Estate to deliver excellence

 What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience managing a premium, fast-paced restaurant

• A genuine love of hospitality, sustainability, and seasonal food

• Excellent leadership skills - you lead with empathy, presence, and pride

• Commercial confidence: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control come naturally

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an eye for detail

• A sense of fun, curiosity, and a desire to grow

 Why Work at Goodwood?

• Be part of a brand with purpose, passion, and over 300 years of heritage

• Enjoy a supportive, creative team culture with real progression

• Access staff perks across the Estate - event tickets, free Health Club membership and a unique wellbeing offering

• Competitive salary + service charge + great benefits

• Work in a location that blends countryside charm with luxury hospitality

This is your chance to lead somewhere truly unique. Apply today.

• Please view the FBC Restaurant Manager Job Description document