All Hawksmoor articles
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NewsSteakhouses see price of beef surge
Prices for deadweight cattle in the UK have climbed 27% year-on-year in September, amid cattle shortages and consumer demand for protein, the Financial Times reports
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘Belonging’ embedded into DEI and measured in the numbers
The restaurant group wanted ’belonging’ at the heart of its DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) strategy in order that its people feel safe, seen and supported, Hawksmoor’s head of HR Sofia Gassne tells MCA, in the second of a spotlight series sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
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NewsHawksmoor to take over former Midland Grand site in St. Pancras
The steakhouse group’s latest London restaurant takes over the storied Grade I listed dining room desgined by Sir George Gilbert Scott and will feature both a private dining room and a chef’s table
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NewsHawksmoor achieves strong turnover growth
The premium steak restaurant achieved an 11% increase in turnover, for the year to 31 December 2024, to £100.4m, driven by strong like-for-like sales alongside the opening of its new restaurant in Chicago.
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NewsCeri Gott departs Hawksmoor
Following 13 years at the restaurant group, Gott has departed her role as chief people officer to set up her own leadership coaching company
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Event NewsTech in hospitality: Driving engagement, retention and growth
Speaking at HRC 2025, leaders from Hawksmoor and Caravan explored how technology is reshaping recruitment, onboarding, and training
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Analysis & Insight‘It’s not ok’: Changing the narrative on sexism in hospitality
Sexism in the sector needs to be stamped out. Not just because such behaviour is inexcusable and creates a toxic culture, but also because it denies the sector talent and the benefits of a more diverse workforce. MCA speaks to Butcombe Group, Hawksmoor, The Burnt Chef Project and people experience agency SISU about how operators can tackle the problem
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InterviewsHawksmoor on the success of its ‘journey to regular’ scheme
The ‘invisible’ approach to loyalty led to an immediate positive impact on NPS scores, repeat visits, and multi-surface usage, CMO Emma King told MCA’s Hostech
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Analysis & InsightDestination dining: the curated developments offering quality, variety and experiences
MCA explores how destination developments have become a jewel in the crown of operator estates at a time when hospitality can no longer rely on a steady stream of footfall - and the key drivers to keep consumers coming back in the face of declining frequency and traffic
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NewsHawksmoor to double rate of expansion under new owners
The majority of this focus will be on America, though there could also be more UK restaurants if the right opportunities arise, according to CEO Will Beckett
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NewsIn pictures: Hawksmoor Chicago
Hawksmoor has unveiled the renovation behind its latest opening on 27 June at the former LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse in Chicago
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NewsHawksmoor explores potential sale
As the steak restaurant group looks to grow internationally, investment bank Stephens has been hired to run a sales process and is speaking to potential buyers in a deal that could value the business at £100m
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NewsHawksmoor unveils new Chicago restaurant
The opening this week is a key step in the steak restaurant group’s international expansion plans, as it remains on target to clear £100m in sales this year
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InterviewsHawksmoor focuses expansion efforts on US
Founder and CEO Will Beckett said the steak restaurant group, which will open in Chicago this year, could ‘probably have a few more’ in the UK but is conscious of saturation
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NewsHawksmoor delivers record turnover in 2023
The restaurant operator continues to eye international expansion, with a second US site lined up in Chicago for later this year.
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InterviewsHawksmoor’s Rising Star is ‘constantly ready to reinvent’
During her ten-year tenure at the steakhouse group, Louisa Richards has been critical player in setting the tone for culture and standards at new openings in London and beyond, CEO Will Beckett explains
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NewsLarger chains report rebound this festive season
Smaller operators are braced for a difficult new year while bigger chains, such as Rare Restaurants and Hawksmoor, have seen bookings up by as much as 30%
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Hawksmoor drives turnover with strong recovery
Revenue rebounded strongly in 2022 for the steakhouse group, with turnover up 107% to £73.9m, attributed to both maturing restaurant growth and new openings
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘We want to make sure we trade our socks off’
The steak restaurant group has seen both covers and spend in growth this year - with 8,600 steaks sold as a result of its £15 deal - and is actively looking at the US for further expansion opportunities, CEO Will Beckett tells MCA
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NewsHawksmoor announces £15 deal on strike days
The steak restaurant group will offer £15 steak and frites to encourage customers to visit venues during the upcoming rail and tube strikes