Grill Chef

Hawksmoor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Hawksmoor New York seeks a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to lead the charcoal grill, preparing high-quality meats, seafood, and vegetables for guests. You’ll work with the kitchen team to ensure timely, precise food preparation and uphold Hawksmoor’s renowned standards.

You will handle knives and equipment, maintain food safety, follow recipes, and meet guest requests while ensuring consistent presentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work broil, grille, and/or sauté.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen with hot and cold work conditions.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and menu items.
• Multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Follow recipes and presentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with and manage the charcoal grill to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Handle knives and operate kitchen equipment with precision and safety.
• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely delivery to each table.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards to protect guests.
• Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guest 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 high-quality standards.

Skills

Grill management

Knife handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Time management

High-volume kitchen

Cooking methods

Recipe following

Education

Job description

Grill Chef – Hawksmoor New York

We’re looking for a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to join our Hawksmoor New York 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 New York and beyond.

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.