Job Description
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Kitchen Manager Operations – Westfield Stratford Contract: Full Timen n Salary: £37,300 – £39,300n n Contracted Hours: 45n
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At Yo!, we serve up fresh food, fast-paced energy, and a dining experience like no other. Think iconic conveyor belts, bold Japanese flavours, and a team that brings the vibe every single day.
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With 30+ restaurants across the UK since 1997, we’re a brand that’s built on innovation, quality, and great people.
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Whether it’s a quick lunch or a catch-up with friends, we create memorable experiences for every guest – and it all starts with our teams. If you’re passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a busy environment, you’ll fit right in.n Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour.
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We’re looking for an inspiring, hands on Head Chef who loves great food, thrives in a high energy environment, and knows how to bring out the best in a kitchen team. If you’re passionate about quality, consistency, and leading from the front – this could be your next moven About You – A Leader with Food at the Heartn You’re calm under pressure, confident in your craft, and passionate about creating great food while building a strong, positive kitchen culture.
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About Youn • Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired dishesn • An experienced kitchen leader who leads by examplen • Detail driven, with high standards for quality and consistencyn • Calm, organised, and confident during busy servicesn • Hands on and happy to be on the pass and on the floorn • A people focused leader who enjoys developing and motivating othersn • Keen to grow, improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward
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Key Responsibilitiesn As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – leading the team, delivering great food every time, and creating an environment where people feel supported and proud of what they do.
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You’ll be:n • Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen teamn • Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presentedn • Managing service with calm leadership and clear communicationn • Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experiencen • Training and developing your team to build strong future talentn • Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanlinessn • Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisationn • Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culturen • Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement
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We're proud to offer:
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- Fantastic working hours
- Free YO! food – What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu
- Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
- Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
- Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
- 50% off your food every time you din
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