Head Chef

Head Chef – Hawksmoor Wood Wharf

Since 2006 we’ve been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over real charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We became B Corp certified in 2022 and remain the only restaurant group in the UK to place in the Best Companies to Work For list 13 years in a row – meaning we have some of the happiest people in the industry working with us. Along the way, we’ve raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger and built a reputation as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country.

Now we’re looking for an exceptional  Head Chef  to lead the kitchen at  Hawksmoor Wood Wharf  – our biggest restaurant, with a huge brigade, high-volume covers, and some of the largest sales in the business. This is a rare opportunity for a  senior, highly experienced Head Chef  to take on one of the most exciting and challenging kitchen leadership roles in London.

What you’ll do

Lead, inspire and develop a large kitchen team, ensuring Hawksmoor standards are met across every service

Champion quality, sustainability and consistency while managing food GP, labour and waste to industry-leading levels

Oversee recruitment, training and progression – mentoring the next generation of Hawksmoor chefs and developing your own future successor

Partner with the senior management team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and support the overall running of one of Hawksmoor’s flagship restaurants

Maintain the highest food safety, H&S and compliance standards, ensuring we’re always inspection-ready

Drive a culture of inclusion, respect and progression, living and breathing our values every day

What we’re looking for

Significant experience as a  Head Chef in a high-profile, high-volume restaurant

A proven track record of managing large teams calmly and effectively, even at the busiest times

Someone who is as strong on people and leadership as they are on food quality and operations

A genuine passion for ethically sourced ingredients, sustainability and Hawksmoor standards

A collaborative leader who inspires trust, builds morale and sets the tone for the whole kitchen

Work somewhere awesome

Paid overtime

Tronc for every hour you work, including breaks & holidays

Refer a friend bonus from day one

Discounts on gym memberships, shopping, meals out and cinema tickets, plus fertility and menopause support

Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family

Access to the Hawksmoor app with instant pay through Wagestream, healthcare support, and dozens of perks

Free meals when you’re at work, 50% off food for you and up to 3 friends when dining out

Huge career progression opportunities in a growing, award-winning company