Head Chef

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.

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for the leadership and management of the entire kitchen department. You’ll:

• 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.

• 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.

Work somewhere awesome: shortly after being named the best 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

• 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.