Head Chef

YO! Sushi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Grow with YO! (qualifications) up to a

Grow with YO! – we will pay for you to

private medical health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Yo! Sushi in Sheffield Meadowhall is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen during busy service, ensuring every dish is fresh, beautifully presented, and served with calm confidence.

You will mentor and develop the kitchen team, drive standards, and partner with the General Manager to deliver an outstanding guest experience in a fast-paced environment. This role demands energy, passion for sushi, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Sushi passion

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Hands-on

People development

Growth mindset

Job description

Head Chef

Operations - Sheffield Meadowhall

Contract: Full Time

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. Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour.

About you

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 hoursFree 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 menuGrow with YO!‑
• we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications
• (up to Degree level) whilst you workBrilliant support
• services designed to enhance your
• physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• including
• private medical health plan
• and
• 24/7 Employee Assistance LineDiscounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers
• are all available by accessing our reward platform50% off your food
• every time you dine with us for you and 3 friendsAward-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 Salmonsourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"1/3rdof our Restaurant menu is plant-led aTPBN1_UKTJ