Grill Chef

Hawksmoor Knightsbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime on salaries

Tronc paid for every hour you work,

Free team meals on shift

50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and

Income protection and death in service

Paid annual volunteer days

Stream early wage access and financial

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget for snacks,

Full training and development with ||

Job summary

Hawksmoor Knightsbridge seeks a Grill Chef to own the iconic heart of the kitchen, cooking over charcoal and managing a high-standard grill section. You will deliver perfectly cooked steaks with precision and pride, collaborating with the pass and wider kitchen team to ensure seamless service during peak times.

We value passion for quality produce, open-fire cooking, and a team-first attitude, with clear progression opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with fresh food in a quality kitchen.
• Confident cooking meat and managing high-pressure service.
• Calm, organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Cook steaks and grill items to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage your section with precision during busy services.
• Control timing, temperature and consistency on the grill.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, organisation and cleanliness.
• Work closely with the pass and wider kitchen team to ensure seamless service.
• Support junior chefs working within your section.

Job description

Grill Chef

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

As a Grill Chef at Hawksmoor, you'll take ownership of the most iconic part of our kitchen. Cooking over charcoaland working with exceptional, grass-fed beef, you'll deliver perfectly cookedsteaks with precision, confidence and pride. This is a hands-on role at theheart of service, where consistency and timing matter just as much as technicalskill.

What You'll Do

• Cook steaks and grill items to Hawksmoor standards
• Manage your section with precision during busyservices
• Control timing, temperature and consistency on thegrill
• Maintain high standards of food safety,organisation and cleanliness
• Work closely with the pass and wider kitchen teamto ensure seamless service
• Support junior chefs working within your section

Who You Are

• Experienced working with fresh food in a qualitykitchen
• Confident cooking meat and managing high-pressureservice
• Calm, organised and detail-focused
• A team player who communicates clearly and workscollaboratively
• Passionate about quality produce and open-firecooking
• Eager to develop your craft and grow within aprofessional kitchen

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 treateach other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - We care deeply about quality andconsistency every day.
• Keep Evolving - We stay curious, open to feedback and alwayslooking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, includingholidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your lovedones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeingtools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping andexperiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks andsupport
• Full training and development with clearprogression opportunities

We're building a team that reflects the richnessand diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyoneand believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindnessis key and high standards are met together. You might be exactly whowe're looking for.