Being an award-winning employer recognised for our commitment to our people is one of our proudest achievements. So, it’s only right that on National Hospitality Day, we spotlight some of our incredible team members.
Last month, we asked our teams to nominate colleagues they felt embodied our Hawksmoor values; put simply, ‘work hard and be nice to people’ is the motto we live by. Winners at each of our restaurants were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel (a very difficult task for even the most decisive among us). We’re pleased to announce our 2023 Hospitality Heroes below…drum roll please…
Hawksmoor Air Street – Katerina Brezinova, Assistant Restaurant Manager
“A super friendly, hard-working, caring and funny person. Katerina is the kind of manager that makes you feel welcomed at work as if you were a guest yourself. If you are working next to her, you know you’ll feel supported and have a fun shift together.”
Hawksmoor Borough – Adriano Jalo Junior, Barback
“Adriano is the epitome of ‘work hard and be nice to people’. Nothing is too much for him; he is always a beacon of light emanating from the barback room!”
Hawksmoor Dublin – Debora Kaizer, Chef de Partie
“Debora works very hard, caring for the pastry department with dedication and pride. She’s nice to everyone, always smiling and brings joy to our kitchen.”
Hawksmoor Liverpool – Daniel Sinnott-Davies, Head of Reservations
Hawksmoor Edinburgh – Mark Robertson, Senior Sous-Chef
“He consistently has a smile on his face and approaches issues and problems with a positive attitude, which spreads across the kitchen and over the pass. He is truly a wonderful person who cares deeply about the food he cooks, serves and the team around him. An absolute hero!”
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – Leonardo Gobbo, Chef de Partie
Hawksmoor Wood Wharf & The Lowback – Sophie Bonnat, Restaurant Manager
Hawksmoor Manchester – Peter Gallagher, Waiter
Hawksmoor Guildhall – Katriele Griciunaite, Waitress
“I always see Kat making sincere connections with her tables. She bonds with them, makes them laugh, and sincerely enjoys enhancing their experience as best as possible. She is a hard worker who holds high standards for herself and the team. I always see her trying to grow and be better. A true star.”
Hawksmoor Seven Dials – Eri Okoye, Waiter
“Eri comes to work every day with such amazing energy, charisma and charm that he influences the mood of every guest and team member. His positive personality comes across immediately, but he also helps to create a great work environment with his kindness, hard work and supportive personality.”
Hawksmoor Knightsbridge – Nunzio Apuzzo, Waiter
Hawksmoor Support Team – Kristina Adamova, Compliance Operations Manager
“Kristina is always on hand to support wherever it’s needed, not only with my work but also in the restaurants – particularly with Seven Dials and Knightsbridge week on week. I can’t think of anyone who better embodies Work Hard and Be Nice to People, and she is always a joy to be around.”
Come Join Us
If you have an obsession with ops or a head for HR; if you’re a green queen or a diversity champion; if you’re a cocktail wizard or a master of working the line we’d love to hear from you. Whatever your passion, we have routes for you to develop personally and professionally. Check out our careers page to see what roles we have open.
