Head Chef

Hawksmoor Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned steak restaurant in Liverpool is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, maintaining high food standards, and developing a talented brigade. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, a passion for great food, and keen commercial awareness. The environment is supportive and inclusive, with strong values focused on quality and sustainability. This position offers excellent benefits, including share in tips and discounts on food.

Benefits

Share of tips

Free meals during shifts

50% off food for friends and family

Optional two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A passion for sourcing and sustainable food practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, stock, and labour costs efficiently.
• Drive food safety, health and safety, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for great food

Commercial awareness

Calm under pressure

Job description

Head Chef – Hawksmoor Liverpool

We’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at Hawksmoor Liverpool. This is a rare chance to take the reins in a restaurant known for its high standards, outstanding food, and welcoming culture. You’ll be cooking with world‑class produce alongside a talented brigade, and setting the benchmark for quality and consistency in the city.

What you’ll do

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for the leadership and management of the entire kitchen department. You’ll :

• Inspire, teach, and develop your team, ensuring every chef knows their role and has the support they need to grow.
• Deliver the outstanding food Hawksmoor is known for, maintaining consistency and quality at scale.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, stock, and labour costs, always with an eye on efficiency and excellence.
• Drive standards in food safety, health & safety, and sustainability – we expect 5 ratings across the board.
• Champion our values and culture, creating a supportive, inclusive environment where people love to work.
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly and profitably.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high‑quality, high‑volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills – you’re a role model, teacher, and motivator.
• A passion for great food and sourcing – you care about ingredients, provenance, and sustainability.
• Commercial awareness – comfortable managing GP, labour, stock, and rota planning.
• Calm under pressure and focused on solutions, even in the busiest services.

Why join Hawksmoor?

Work somewhere awesome: shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp (2022), and we’ve ranked in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For for over 13 years. We’ve also raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger and continue to support charities close to home.

Benefits

• A share of the tips on top of your salary
• Free meals when you’re on shift
• 50% off food for you and your friends & family
• An optional 2 paid days each year to volunteer

A restaurant welfare budget to support your team

A real commitment to your development, with training, mentoring, and clear progression routes

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone – we celebrate individuality and create inclusive teams.
• Work Hard & Be Nice to People – kindness and graft go hand-in-hand here.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards – we hold ourselves accountable to the highest quality.
• Keep Evolving – we’re always looking for ways to improve.