Now Hiring Grill Chefs

Hawksmoor - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Employee discounts at Hawksmoor

Job summary

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a passionate Grill Chef to join our team. You will manage the charcoal grill, prepare high-quality meats, seafood, and vegetables, and work with the kitchen crew to maintain Hawksmoor’s standard of excellence.

Responsibilities include handling knives, operating kitchen equipment, coordinating orders for timely delivery, and upholding food safety and presentation standards in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably grill-focused.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Knives

Charcoal grill

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Grill Chef – Hawksmoor Chicago

We’re looking for a passionateCharcoal Grill Chefto join our Hawksmoor Chicago 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 Chicago.

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.
• Employee discounts at Hawksmoor

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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