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Executive Sous Chef - Hawksmoor Boston
Boston is one of the most beautiful and important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary excellence. We've had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we've finally made it to Boston!
In Fort Point, we've found a home that reminds us of where Hawksmoor began two decades ago – the character, community and creativity.
At 15 Necco Street (Platinum LEED-certified – a natural fit for our commitment to sustainability and our B-Corp values), we'll have space for 200+ guests, private dining and event spaces, a bar program recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the Cocktail, sweeping views across Fort Point Channel, and an outdoor terrace made for long lunches and celebratory dinners.
Reporting to the Executive Chef we're looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join our team and support our third US restaurant.
Work somewhere awesome:
Careers with Hawksmoor Restaurants are among the best- generous pay and benefits, award winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). Recognized as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to do the same in the US.
As a HawksmoorExecutiveSousChef, youareresponsible forthe leadership and management of the kitchen team and instrumentaltothe successful running of the kitchen.You work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure smoothoperationsin all areas of thekitchen, developingyour team, and conducting inspirationalbriefingsto both the kitchen and front of house teams.As well as managingthe day-to-day kitchen operations,the kitchen team, andmaintainingHawksmoor food quality andstandards,you collaborate closelywith departmentalmanagersto ensure the restaurantoperatesseamlessly, being available to support other departments if neededfor the common goal of exceptional services.Hawksmoor is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
GuestExperience
Confidently lead allkitchensections, including grill, ensuring consistent excellence throughout service.
Demonstrate advancedknife skills, including fish preparation and butchery.
Maintainexpertknowledge of productquality, provenance,and supplier partnerships.
Deliver exceptional dishes from your station while overseeing the performance of all sections and Sous Chefs.
Understandscurrent CSIperformance and proactively influence improvementthrough kitchen standards and responsiveness to feedback.
Executeall recipespreciselyand ensureHawksmoor’s standardsare consistently met.
Support the development, testing, and implementation of new menu items.
Show genuine care for the guest experience, recognizing the kitchen’s direct impact on every table.
TeamEngagement & Culture
EmbodyHawksmoorvalueswith professionalism, positivity, and integrity.
Develop future leaders by mentoringSous Chefs and preparing successors.
Take responsibility for recruitment, onboarding, and structured training for new and existing team members.
Deliver clear communication from the Executive Chef to the team with focus and direction.
Champion the team in service, across the wider restaurant, and on Blink.
Provide constructive,high-qualityfeedback during and after service.
Lead calmly and decisively,demonstratingemotional intelligence under pressure.
Ensure structured pre-shift briefings, ongoing training, and effective communication.
Fosterstrongteamwelfare standards, including ensuringhigh-quality family meals.
Encourage progression opportunities across the restaurant.
Seekand act upon feedback to continuously improve your own leadership capability.
Health & Safety
Ensure full compliance withallergyprotocols, food safetystandards, fire procedures, and cleanlinesspolicies.
Completeall requiredtraining andconsistentlyuphold hygiene standards.
SupportEcosureauditsto achieve andmaintainhigh scores,actioning anyfollow-up requirements.
Ensureclear,accuratelabeling andimmaculatekitchenorganization.
Sign offkitchen notes andmonitormaintenance and food-related issues.
Overseeequipmentorderingandreport maintenance issues promptly.
Guide the team confidently through opening and closing procedures.
Operational Standards
Act as an advanced user ofRestaurant 365, managing stock control, reporting, and analysis.
Monitor ordering patterns,identifydiscrepancies, and prevent over-ordering or shortages.
Demonstrate strong financial literacy, including labor control, forecasting, and cost management.
Drive efficiency in kitchen organization and labor deployment, factoring in forecasts and events.
Train kitchen and front of house team on dish specifications and quality standards.
Assume full kitchen leadership in the Executive Chef’s absence, delivering performance in line with budget and forecast.
Support sales initiatives and maximize covers through operational readiness and collaboration.
Ensure disciplined stock rotation and collaborate with the Executive Chef to resolve issues swiftly.
Enforce absence and lateness policies consistently and fairly.
Purpose & DEIB
ChampionDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging within the kitchen.
Foster an environment, addressing inappropriate behaviors or discrimination proactively.
Beknowledgeable about Hawksmoor’scharity partners.
Support sustainability initiatives, waste reduction, recycling programs, and energy efficiency.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of ingredientprovenance and responsible sourcing.