We're looking for an ambitious foodie entrepreneur to build and lead our farm-to-fork retail operation.
Set within 67 acres of stunning countryside, Old Down Estate is one of the South West's most exciting rural businesses, combining a beautiful Manor House wedding venue, Country Park, café, restaurant, farm, market garden and hospitality operation. We host around 50 weddings each year and welcome thousands of visitors to the estate.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity for a talented cook, food producer or food business graduate to create something special.
Working directly with the owners, you will develop a range of premium estate-made products using produce from our pigs, lambs, cattle and market garden. You'll lead the creation of:
- Jams, chutneys and preserves
- Cakes and baked goods
- Chocolates and confectionery
- Ready-to-eat and take-home products
- Seasonal gift ranges
- Online and farm shop retail offerings
The goal is simple: turn the incredible produce grown and raised at Old Down into a recognised estate food brand that supplies our weddings, café, restaurant, farm shop and online customers.
Who We're Looking For
- A talented cook, baker or food producer
- Food, hospitality or agriculture graduate preferred
- Farming, smallholding or produce background desirable
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for local food
- Excited by building a business from the ground up
- Commercially minded and highly organised
- Ambitious, energetic and creative
What Makes This Different?
This isn't a standard chef role.
You'll have the freedom to build a brand, develop products, create recipes, launch retail lines and help shape the future of one of the region's most exciting rural estates.
For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to create a farm-to-fork food business within an established estate operation.
Location: Old Down Estate, South Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive + performance incentives
Start Date: Flexible
"If you love farming, food, hospitality and the idea of building something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.”
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
