Overview
Head Chef – Hawksmoor Liverpool
We’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at Hawksmoor Liverpool. This is a rare chance to take the reins in a restaurant known for its high standards, outstanding food, and welcoming culture. You’ll be cooking with world-class produce alongside a talented brigade, and setting the benchmark for quality and consistency in the city.
Responsibilities
* Inspire, teach, and develop your team, ensuring every chef knows their role and has the support they need to grow.
* Deliver the outstanding food Hawksmoor is known for, maintaining consistency and quality at scale.
* Manage daily kitchen operations, stock, and labour costs, always with an eye on efficiency and excellence.
* Drive standards in food safety, health & safety, and sustainability – we expect 5* ratings across the board.
* Champion our values and culture, creating a supportive, inclusive environment where people love to work.
* Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly and profitably.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality, high-volume restaurant.
* Strong leadership skills – you’re a role model, teacher, and motivator.
* A passion for great food and sourcing – you care about ingredients, provenance, and sustainability.
* Commercial awareness – comfortable managing GP, labour, stock, and rota planning.
* Calm under pressure and focused on solutions, even in the busiest services.
Why join Hawksmoor?
Work somewhere awesome: shortly after being named thebest steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp(2022), and we’ve ranked in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For for over 13 years. We’ve also raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger and continue to support charities close to home.
You’ll also get access to some brilliant benefits, including:
* A share of the tips on top of your salary
* Free meals when you’re on shift
* 50% off food for you and your friends & family
* An optional 2 paid days each year to volunteer
* A restaurant welfare budget to support your team
* A real commitment to your development, with training, mentoring, and clear progression routes
Our Values
* Welcome Everyone – we celebrate individuality and create inclusive teams.
* Work Hard & Be Nice to People – kindness and graft go hand-in-hand here.
* Hit Hawksmoor Standards – we hold ourselves accountable to the highest quality.
* Keep Evolving – we’re always looking for ways to improve.
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