Grill Chef

Hawksmoor Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc for every hour worked

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection

Death in service cover

Paid annual volunteer days

Stream early wage access

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping,

Restaurant welfare budget for snacks,

Job summary

Hawksmoor Dublin is seeking a Grill Chef to lead the iconic charcoal grill section in our kitchen, delivering perfectly cooked steaks with precision and pride.

You’ll manage your section during busy services, monitor timing and temperatures, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with the pass and wider team to ensure seamless service. The role rewards teamwork, calm under pressure, and a passion for open-fire cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh food in a quality kitchen.
• Confident cooking meat during high-pressure service.
• Calm, organised and detail-focused.
• A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates.
• Passionate about quality produce and open-fire cooking.

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

Charcoal grilling expertise

Strong meat handling

Team player

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Clear communication

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 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-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 supportFull training and development with clear progression opportunities