Grill Chef

Hawksmoor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid

Free team meals

50% off meals

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel

Training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in London is seeking a Grill Chef to take ownership of the iconic grill section, cooking over charcoal with grass-fed beef, delivering steaks with precision and pride in a hands-on service.

You will work closely with the pass and wider kitchen, manage your station during busy services, maintain high standards of food safety, and mentor junior chefs while upholding Hawksmoor's commitment to quality and open-fire cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality kitchen handling fresh produce and meat.
• Ability to perform under high-pressured service with confidence.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support a busy kitchen.
• Passion for open-fire cooking and high standards of quality.

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.

Skills

Grill cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Quality kitchen

Job description

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 a Grill Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll take ownership of the most iconic part of our kitchen. Cooking over charcoal and working with exceptional, grass-fed beef, you’ll deliver perfectly cooked steaks with precision, confidence and pride. This is a hands-on role at the heart of service, where consistency and timing matter just as much as technical skill.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Who You Are

• Experienced working with fresh food in a quality kitchen
• Confident cooking meat and managing high-pressur service
• Calm, organised and detail-focused
• A team player who communicates clearly and works collaboratively
• Passionate about quality produce and open-fire cooking
• Eager to develop your craft and grow within a professional 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 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

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

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.