Will Beckett | How Hawksmoor Became a £100m Steakhouse

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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Technology, Business, Careers

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🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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The Secret Sauce Behind Hawksmoor: From Failed Restaurants to a £100 Million Steakhouse Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' we explore how Hawksmoor became one of the UK's most successful steakhouse brands, making £100 million in sales within 15 years. Hear from co-founder Will Beckett, and top chefs like Matt Brown and Seb as they share behind-the-scenes stories, cooking tips, and the journey from three borderline failed ventures to opening restaurants in London, New York, and beyond. Discover the secrets behind their famous steaks, Michelin stars, and what it takes to build a successful restaurant brand with a global reputation. Don't miss the interviews with the bar staff for insights on unique cocktails and customer experience. Subscribe now for more entrepreneurial journeys and industry insights! 00:00 The Rise of Hawksmoor 01:04 Secrets Behind the Perfect Steak 01:23 Inside the Private Kitchen: Techniques and Tips 01:49 Mastering the Grill: Expert Tips 02:29 The Art of Steak Preparation 04:12 Maintaining the Perfect Grill Temperature 09:11 How to get Michelin Stars 10:46 Building a Culinary Team 17:17 Exploring New Dishes 21:06 Seb's Journey to Head Chef 23:25 The Changing Landscape of Chef Work 24:18 Exploring the Bar's History and Signature Drinks 28:05 The Story Behind the Hawksmoor Brand 30:44 How to Build a £100m Steakhouse 41:32 The Famous Wine Mix-Up Incident 45:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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