Team Chicago
Our people are what makes Hawksmoor, Hawksmoor – and we want to introduce you to some of the faces that make up your new team. From Chicago hospitality veterans to some of our top team from across the pond. Get to know some of them below.
Executive General Manager – Katherine P.
Originally from Wales, Kath spent several years opening and operating restaurants in London before landing at Hawksmoor in 2015. She is our expert for restaurant openings, Kath took on the role of project manager for the last three Hawksmoor openings in East London, Liverpool and Dublin, and has now found home in Chicago to open Hawksmoor’s 2nd location in the US as Executive General Manager.
Executive Chef – Phill B.
Phill’s love of food started at an early age training under Michelin-starred chef Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor Hotel. After extensive travel around the world, he decided to make the move to London where he has spent over a decade working at Hawksmoor. Phill has worked and opened several Hawksmoor restaurants and has a particular passion for live fire cooking, which has taken him to BBQ festivals across the UK, US and Europe. He recently moved to Chicago with his family and is pumped to dive into the city’s amazing BBQ scene
Lead Sommelier – Dylan E.
You can’t have steak without wine, so enter Dylan, our certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Dylan first put down his hospitality roots in Madison, Wisconsin and worked at L’Etoile restaurant where he was mentored by James Beard award-winning Chef Tory Miller and Sommelier Michael Kwas. In 2021, he moved to Chicago where he served as the Wine Director at Claudia, which won a Michelin Star in 2022 after their first year of service, and most recently served as Wine Director of Coda di Volpe.
Chef De Cuisine – Juan A.
A true Chicagoan and an industry veteran for close to 20 years, Juan has worked in the most well-known steakhouses in Chicago including Gibson’s, and with Parker Hospitality (Nisos Prime, Costera, The Hampton Social).
Operations Manager – Matt L.
Meet Matt, another Chicago native, and a graduate of Kendall College with a BAS in Culinary Arts, Matt has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years in most corners of the industry. His experience includes El Che Steakhouse & Bar, Girl & the Goat, Lula Cafe, Senza, Spring and Coquette.
HR Generalist – Marie T.
A Chicago transplant who has lived in the city for the last 10 years, she has been instrumental in bringing us all together by recruiting Dylan, Juan, and Matt. She has worked for a variety of Chicago powerhouses, including Boka Group and Spearhead Hospitality.
