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Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
Hawksmoor Dublin
Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
Hawksmoor Dublin
Full Time
€40000 - €43000 / Year
Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
Hawksmoor Dublin
Full Time
€40000 - €43000 / Year
Skills
Kitchen Management
Description
Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
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. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.
As Prep Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll be the foundation of our kitchen working at a Junior Sous level of cooking and kitchen management. Working daytime hours, you’ll lead preparation, organisation and back of house standards so the brigade is fully set up for service. From sauces and slow cooks to goods in and food safety, your work will set the tone for the day.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things properly. Someone organised, consistent and calm. Someone who understands that great service starts long before the first guest arrives.
What You’ll Do- Lead and deliver structured morning prep across sauces, stocks, slow cooks and key menu elements
- Prepare meats, fish and vegetables to Hawksmoor standards
- Oversee goods in, checking deliveries and resolving issues early in the day
- Ensure food is stored correctly and back of house areas remain organised and safe
- Support and manage Kitchen Porters and prep team performance
- Write KP rotas and contribute to recruitment and development
- Complete kitchen audits and maintain strong food safety standards
- Prepare daily staff food and support charitable meal initiatives
- Stay ahead of prep requirements to ensure smooth services throughout the week
- Experienced in a fresh food kitchen environment
- Highly organised and confident managing prep volumes
- Calm, methodical and detail-focused
- Comfortable leading and supporting junior team members
- Proactive and able to take ownership of your section
- Passionate about high standards and working as part of a professional brigade
Welcome Everyone - We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
Work Hard and Be Nice to People - We set high standards and treat 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.
- 30 days’ holiday
- Paid breaks and holidays (including basic pay and tips)
- Paid annual volunteer days
- A dedicated restaurant welfare budget for healthy snacks, drinks, and extra support during busy times
- Free meals while you’re at work
- 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
- 25% Sunday Premium
- Paid overtime on salaries
- Referral bonuses from day one
- HSF Health Plan – helping you look after your health and wellbeing
- Access to Perkbox for exclusive discounts and perks
- Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 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
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.
Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
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. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.
As Prep Chef at Hawksmoor, you’ll be the foundation of our kitchen working at a Junior Sous level of cooking and kitchen management. Working daytime hours, you’ll lead preparation, organisation and back of house standards so the brigade is fully set up for service. From sauces and slow cooks to goods in and food safety, your work will set the tone for the day.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things properly. Someone organised, consistent and calm. Someone who understands that great service starts long before the first guest arrives.
What You’ll Do- Lead and deliver structured morning prep across sauces, stocks, slow cooks and key menu elements
- Prepare meats, fish and vegetables to Hawksmoor standards
- Oversee goods in, checking deliveries and resolving issues early in the day
- Ensure food is stored correctly and back of house areas remain organised and safe
- Support and manage Kitchen Porters and prep team performance
- Write KP rotas and contribute to recruitment and development
- Complete kitchen audits and maintain strong food safety standards
- Prepare daily staff food and support charitable meal initiatives
- Stay ahead of prep requirements to ensure smooth services throughout the week
- Experienced in a fresh food kitchen environment
- Highly organised and confident managing prep volumes
- Calm, methodical and detail-focused
- Comfortable leading and supporting junior team members
- Proactive and able to take ownership of your section
- Passionate about high standards and working as part of a professional brigade
Welcome Everyone - We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
Work Hard and Be Nice to People - We set high standards and treat 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.
- 30 days’ holiday
- Paid breaks and holidays (including basic pay and tips)
- Paid annual volunteer days
- A dedicated restaurant welfare budget for healthy snacks, drinks, and extra support during busy times
- Free meals while you’re at work
- 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
- 25% Sunday Premium
- Paid overtime on salaries
- Referral bonuses from day one
- HSF Health Plan – helping you look after your health and wellbeing
- Access to Perkbox for exclusive discounts and perks
- Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 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
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.
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Prep Chef (Junior Sous)
Full Time
€40000 - €43000 / Year
Skills
Kitchen Management
34 College Green, Dublin, D02 C850, Ireland