Head Chef

YO! RESTAURANT; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YO! RESTAURANT is seeking a Head Chef Operations for their Glasgow Braehead location. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, developing the team, and driving profitability. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, charismatic leaders who strive for excellence and guest happiness.

Benefits

Excellent working hours

Free YO! food during shifts

Support for professional development

Wellbeing support services

Discounted gym memberships

50% off food for friends

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing fish, cooking rice, rolling sushi.
• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring food quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire operation of YO! Kitchen.
• Lead and inspire kitchen team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Drive profitability through effective food cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality Management

Team Development

Adaptability

Education

Qualifications up to Degree level

Job description

Head Chef Operations - Glasgow Braehead
Contract: Full Time
Salary: GBP36,202 - GBP38,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, revolutionizing dining in London and introducing innovative concepts like the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes that made our name.

Our focus is on fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine. While sushi is our signature dish, we also offer a variety of hot street foods, from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes, all rich in flavor and umami. Today, we operate over 70 restaurants worldwide, with more than 300 kiosks across the UK, and our products are available in most major supermarkets.

We seek passionate, dynamic individuals who love food to join our journey. Our people are central to our success:
• Be a role model with a drive for success and delivering exceptional results.
• Be ambitious and eager to learn.
• Always strive for excellence.
• Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Embrace challenges proactively.
• Want to be part of our success story.

Responsibilities:

The Head Chef oversees the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and is responsible for the safety of our teams and guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team, you are committed to food quality, adherence to specifications, and preparing each YO! dish excellently. You foster a positive environment, ensuring team satisfaction and guest happiness. You are passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience, developing your team to Super Squad status, and driving profitability through effective control of food costs.

You are proficient in all kitchen sections, capable of preparing fish, cooking rice, rolling sushi, and maintaining daily kitchen standards. You lead energetic shifts, ensuring every part of the day delivers an exceptional experience for guests and staff.

We offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food during shifts – choose from our menu
• Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications up to Degree level
• Wellbeing support services, including private medical plans and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers
• 50% off your food when dining with us, plus for three friends
• Sustainable initiatives, such as sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources and avoiding species classified as "Fish to Avoid"