Line Cook

Hawksmoor; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor is opening its third US restaurant in Boston's Fort Point at 15 Necco Street, a space designed for 200+ guests with private dining and an outdoor terrace. We’re seeking experienced Line Cooks to bring Hawksmoor’s renowned standards to the new kitchen and help launch this exciting project.

You will work with a collaborative culinary team, maintain food quality and safety, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as line cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow Hawksmoor recipes and standards.
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Run your kitchen station and coordinate with the culinary team.
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards and plate dishes accurately.
• Support large groups including private dining and events.
• Follow opening and closing checklists and ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!! NOW HIRING!!

Boston is one of the most beautiful and important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary excellence. We've had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we've finally set our sights on opening here in fall, 2026.

In Fort Point, we've found a home that reminds us of where Hawksmoor began two decades ago – the character, community and creativity.

At 15 Necco Street (Platinum LEED-certified – a natural fit for our commitment to sustainability and our B-Corp values), we'll have space for 200+ guests, private dining and event spaces, a bar program recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the Cocktail, sweeping views across Fort Point Channel, and an outdoor terrace made for long lunches and celebratory dinners.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Restaurants are among the best- generous pay and benefits, award winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). Recognized as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to do the same in the US.

We're looking for experienced Line Cooks to join our team and help us open our third US restaurant

As a HawksmoorLine Cook, youplay a key role in the smooth and successful operation of the restaurant. Youare responsible forconsistentlymaintainingHawksmoor’sfood quality and standards while working closelywith the widerculinaryteamto deliver exceptional dishes and service. Hawksmoor is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

GuestExperience

• Competently run your kitchen station, with a basic understanding of all other sections.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, including fish and meat preparation.
• Understand what isrequiredto meet Hawksmoor standards and consistently follow recipes.
• Plate dishes accurately and consistently to Hawksmoor standards.
• Show a basic knowledge of food products and quality, including correct storage and shelf life.
• Executeservice forlarger groups, includingPDRand largeparties.
• Show genuine care for delivering an excellent guest experience
• Consistently deliver the highest standards of dishes from our kitchen station.
• Maintain a deep understanding ofHawksmoorbeef, suppliers, and sourcing.

TeamEngagement & Culture

• EmbodyHawksmoorvalues with apositive, proactive, and professionalattitude.
• Seek out, welcome, and act on feedback from peers and managers.
• Supportotherteammembersduring service and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Show genuine care forboththe team and theoverallguestexperience.
• Supportkitchen managers in promoting team welfare, including preparinghigh qualityfamily meals.

Health & Safety

• Adhere toall allergyawareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.
• Completeall requiredtraining andconsistentlyuphold hygiene standards.
• Followopening and closing checklists accurately and consistently.
• Take responsibility for the clean, efficient running of your station.

Operational Standards

• Manage timeeffectivelyto support team priorities anddailyoperational needs.
• Maintaingood productrotation and understand par levels for service requirements.
• Recognize howerrorsaffect both guest experience and the wider business.
• Compilenon-consumableorders for management asrequired.
• Understandsandfollow stock rotationand storage procedures.
• Actively work to reduce waste and improve efficiencyin the kitchen.
• Comply withlateness and absence policies.

Purpose & DEIB

• Use inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathyand fairness.
• Beknowledgeable about Hawksmoor’scharity partners and sustainability goals.
• Actively follow waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Understandingredientsourcing and the significance of Hawksmoor being aB Corporation.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Mobility: Must be able to move continuously around the dining room, kitchen, and bar areas during the shift.
• Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally lifts and carries trays, plates, and items weighing up to ~ 25 to 30 lbs.
• Communication: Ability toclearly and effectively communicate with guests, kitchen staff, and management.
• Cognitive: Ability to process guest requests, manage multiple tables simultaneously, and prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate to loud noise levels consistent with a high-volume restaurant. The pace is fast and requires multi-tasking under pressure.

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