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Will Beckett | How Hawksmoor Became a £100m Steakhouse
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The Secret Sauce Behind Hawksmoor: From Failed Restaurants to a £100 Million Steakhouse
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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
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Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
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206 episodes
Manage episode 482648329 series 2967927
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?
Sponsor the show or Partner with us:
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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