Head Chef

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Head Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll lead the kitchen with confidence, clarity and care. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional food, building a high-performing team and running a commercially strong kitchen that consistently meets Hawksmoor standards.

You’ll work closely with the General Manager and senior team to ensure the restaurant delivers outstanding guest experiences, while creating a positive, supportive and disciplined kitchen culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the kitchen team, setting standards for food quality, consistency and service
• Take ownership of kitchen performance, including GP, labour and operational efficiency
• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes using exceptional produce and open-fire cooking
• Develop, coach and inspire your team at all levels
• Oversee recruitment, training and succession planning within the kitchen
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive performance and continuous improvement

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality restaurant
• A confident and inspiring leader who builds strong teams
• Commercially aware and comfortable managing costs and performance
• Calm, organised and decisive under pressure
• Passionate about great food, great people and high standards
• Values-led and committed to developing others

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
  
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
  
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
  
• Keep Evolving We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.
  

Benefits

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

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Head Chef

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As Head Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll lead the kitchen with confidence, clarity and care. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional food, building a high-performing team and running a commercially strong kitchen that consistently meets Hawksmoor standards.

You’ll work closely with the General Manager and senior team to ensure the restaurant delivers outstanding guest experiences, while creating a positive, supportive and disciplined kitchen culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the kitchen team, setting standards for food quality, consistency and service
• Take ownership of kitchen performance, including GP, labour and operational efficiency
• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes using exceptional produce and open-fire cooking
• Develop, coach and inspire your team at all levels
• Oversee recruitment, training and succession planning within the kitchen
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive performance and continuous improvement

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality restaurant
• A confident and inspiring leader who builds strong teams
• Commercially aware and comfortable managing costs and performance
• Calm, organised and decisive under pressure
• Passionate about great food, great people and high standards
• Values-led and committed to developing others

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
  
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
  
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
  
• Keep Evolving We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.
  

Benefits

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

#LI-JE1