Grill Chef

Hawksmoor; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Hawksmoor Boston is seeking a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to join our opening team. You will manage the charcoal grill and prepare high-quality, perfectly grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables while coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely delivery and plating to a high standard.

This role requires knife skills, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work broil, grill and/or sauté.
• Handle knives and operate kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate food orders for timely delivery.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow recipe and presentation guidelines.
• Prep food and assist kitchen staff.
• FIFO labeling and rotation.
• Meet special guest requests.

Responsibilities

• Work with and manage the charcoal grill.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Handle knives and kitchen equipment safely.
• Coordinate orders to ensure timely delivery to tables.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Grill management

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to join our Hawksmoor Boston opening team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for working with and managing the charcoal grill to prepare high-quality, perfectly grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables for our guests. You’ll work alongside our kitchen team to ensure timely, efficient food preparation while maintaining Hawksmoor’s high standards of excellence in every dish.

You’ll be expected to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, and prep ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality will be key to your success in this role.

Work Somewhere Awesome

After being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp in 2022, and we’re proud to be ranked among the UK’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For for 13 consecutive years. We believe in investing in our teams and supporting local communities, which is why we're excited to expand to the US and bring the best of Hawksmoor to Boston.

What You’ll Do:

Work with and manage the charcoal grill, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.

Handle knives and operate kitchen equipment with precision and safety.

Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table.

Maintain food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety.

Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests’ expectations.

Prep food and assist kitchen staff in executing menu items to the highest standard.

Ensure all food is prepared in a timely fashion and meets high-quality standards.

Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO).

Meet special guest requests while maintaining the same high-quality standards.

Requirements:

Ability to work broil, grille, and/or sauté.

Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.

Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively within a team.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Strong grasp of various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.

Clear understanding of menu items and responsibility for prepping ingredients.

Be able to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.

Why Join Us?

We offer a fantastic benefits package for our US team, including:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and paid sick leave.

401(k) retirement savings plan.

If you’re passionate about exceptional food, enjoy working with a dynamic kitchen team, and want to be part of something special as we expand, we'd love to hear from you.

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