Executive Chef Leadership Role

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hawksmoor Full time

About Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor is a leading restaurant group committed to serving exceptional food in a unique environment. We're driven by our passion for quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Title: Executive Chef Leadership Role

Location: Not specified

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sous or Head Chef to join our team as an Executive Chef Leadership Role. The successful candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership role within our kitchen team, responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring high-quality dishes are served consistently. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef Matt Brown and other senior chefs to drive culinary excellence and maintain Hawksmoor's reputation for exceptional food.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation
  2. Lead a team of skilled chefs, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth service delivery
  3. Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and specials, aligning with Hawksmoor's culinary vision
  4. Maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating prices and sourcing fresh, seasonal produce
  5. Contribute to kitchen planning, including menu development, inventory management, and staff training
  6. Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional customer experience

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Sous or Head Chef in a high-end restaurant
  • Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification
  • Proven track record of success in kitchen management, with a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Benefits and Compensation

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. This includes:

  • Paid overtime
  • Refer a friend bonus from day 1
  • Tronc paid for every hour you work, breaks, and holidays
  • Discounted health and fitness benefits
  • Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family
  • Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit
  • Free meals when you're at work
  • 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
  • An optional 20 hours each year to use for volunteering
  • Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more
  • 28 days' holiday that include service charge
  • A restaurant welfare budget allocated for healthy snacks, drinks, and support during our busiest times of the year
  • Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR, and a five-stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School
  • Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more

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