About You Are you an inspiring, hands-on Head Chef who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment? If you have a passion for quality and consistency, and you love leading from the front, this could be your next big opportunity! As a leader, you remain calm under pressure, confident in your culinary skills, and dedicated to fostering a positive kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities
As our Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish is a masterpiece while creating an environment where your team feels supported and proud.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
- Ensure every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
- Manage service with calm leadership and clear communication
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager to enhance the overall dining experience
- Train and develop your team to nurture future talent
- Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness
- Oversee stock management, deliveries, and kitchen organization
- Create a positive, inclusive, and energetic kitchen culture
- Drive consistency, structure, and continuous improvement
Contracted Hours: 45
What We Offer
- Fantastic working hours
- Free YO! food – Enjoy your favorite dishes during your shifts!
- Grow with YO! – We’ll fund your professional qualifications (up to Degree level) while you work.
- Brilliant support services for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including a private medical health plan and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Line.
- Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers through our reward platform.
- 50% off your food every time you dine with us, for you and three friends!
- Award-winning sustainability initiatives – We’re committed to progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, including sourcing 100% of our salmon from certified sustainable sources.
Join us on an exciting culinary journey! Since our debut in 1997, we’ve transformed the restaurant scene, introducing the UK to a fresh way of enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine. With over 70 restaurants worldwide and more than 300 kiosks across the UK, we’re not just about sushi; our menu boasts a delightful array of hot street food that’s bursting with flavor.
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