Grill Chef - Hawksmoor Air Street

Hawksmoor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid

Free team meals

50% off food

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel

Welfare budget

Training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in London is seeking a Grill Chef to own the iconic grill section, cooking over charcoal and delivering perfectly cooked steaks with precision and pride. You will work hands-on during service, managing timing and standards while mentoring colleagues.

Join a team committed to quality, consistency and hospitality, where you’ll help drive Hawksmoor’s renowned menu and ensure a standout guest experience every night.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh food in a quality kitchen.
• Confident cooking meat and handling high‑pressure service.
• Calm, organised and detail‑focused, with good communication.

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

Teamwork

High‑pressure service

Attention to detail

Job description

Grill 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 aGrill 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‑pressure 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. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly who we’re looking for.