Head Chef

YO! RESTAURANT; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Professional qualifications Sponsorshp

Private medical health plan

Gym discount

Staff discount

Dining & retail offers

50% off food for you and 3 friends

Sustainability initiatives

Résumé du poste

Yo! Sushi in Birmingham is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, lead the team, and deliver outstanding dishes with focus on freshness, presentation, and consistency.

You will work closely with the General Manager to create a great guest experience and develop your people. You are a passionate kitchen leader who trains others, maintains top quality and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
• Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication
• Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience
• Training and developing your team to build strong future talent
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness
• Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation
• Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culture
• Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement

Description du poste

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. You'll be:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
• Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication
• Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience
• Training and developing your team to build strong future talent
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness
• Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation
• Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culture
• Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement

We're proud to offer:

• 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 dine with us for you and 3 friends
• Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS \"Fish to Avoid\" 1/3rdof our Restaurant menu is plant-led a

You are:

• Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired dishes
• An experienced kitchen leader who leads by example
• Detail driven, with high standards for quality and consistency
• Calm, organised, and confident during busy services
• Hands on and happy to be on the pass and on the floor
• A people focused leader who enjoys developing and motivating others
• Keen to grow, improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward
• Salary: £37,300 - £39,300
• Contracted Hours: 45

At Yo! Sushi, 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. With 30+ restaurants across the UK since 1997, we're a brand that's built on innovation, quality, and great people. 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.