Senior Sous Chef – Hawksmoor Dublin

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. Hawksmoor Dublin plays a key role in bringing our warm, generous hospitality to the city, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger — all while being recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for, year after year.

As Senior Sous Chef at Hawksmoor Dublin, you’ll be a key leader in the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, develop the team and uphold Hawksmoor standards every day. This is a senior, hands-on role, combining leadership, coaching and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and delivering consistently outstanding food
  
• Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, including service, prep and standards
  
• Lead, coach and develop the sous chef team and junior chefs
  
• Drive food safety, hygiene and organisation across all sections
  
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and timing during busy services
  
• Support with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness
  
• Lead by example, setting the tone for teamwork, professionalism and pride
  

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality, high-volume fresh-food kitchen
  
• A confident, calm leader who brings out the best in their team
  
• Passionate about cooking with quality produce and open-fire techniques
  
• Organised, detail-focused and strong under pressure
  
• Committed to developing people and building a positive kitchen culture
  
• Ambitious and excited to grow your career with Hawksmoor
  

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone – We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
  
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People – We set high standards while treating each other with kindness and respect.
  
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards – We care deeply about quality and consistency, every day.
  
• Keep Evolving – We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.
  

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday (including service charge)
  
• Free staff meals on shift + 50% off when dining with friends and family
  
• Paid overtime on salaries
  
• Income protection & death-in-service cover
  
• Paid annual volunteer days
  
• Wagestream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
  
• Referral bonuses from day one
  
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences
  
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks & support
  
• Extensive training and development, including leadership programmes and progression opportunities
  

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Senior Sous Chef – Hawksmoor Dublin

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. Hawksmoor Dublin plays a key role in bringing our warm, generous hospitality to the city, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have raised over £1 million for Action Against Hunger — all while being recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for, year after year.

As Senior Sous Chef at Hawksmoor Dublin, you’ll be a key leader in the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, develop the team and uphold Hawksmoor standards every day. This is a senior, hands-on role, combining leadership, coaching and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and delivering consistently outstanding food
  
• Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, including service, prep and standards
  
• Lead, coach and develop the sous chef team and junior chefs
  
• Drive food safety, hygiene and organisation across all sections
  
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and timing during busy services
  
• Support with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness
  
• Lead by example, setting the tone for teamwork, professionalism and pride
  

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a quality, high-volume fresh-food kitchen
  
• A confident, calm leader who brings out the best in their team
  
• Passionate about cooking with quality produce and open-fire techniques
  
• Organised, detail-focused and strong under pressure
  
• Committed to developing people and building a positive kitchen culture
  
• Ambitious and excited to grow your career with Hawksmoor
  

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone – We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
  
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People – We set high standards while treating each other with kindness and respect.
  
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards – We care deeply about quality and consistency, every day.
  
• Keep Evolving – We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.
  

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday (including service charge)
  
• Free staff meals on shift + 50% off when dining with friends and family
  
• Paid overtime on salaries
  
• Income protection & death-in-service cover
  
• Paid annual volunteer days
  
• Wagestream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
  
• Referral bonuses from day one
  
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences
  
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks & support
  
• Extensive training and development, including leadership programmes and progression opportunities
  

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.