Head Chef

YO! Sushi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a Head Chef, where you'll oversee kitchen operations, lead a passionate team, and ensure exceptional food quality. Enjoy excellent working hours, free meals, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to a sustainable kitchen environment.

Benefits

Free YO! food

Opportunity to grow with funded qualifications

Private medical plans

Discounted gym memberships

50% off food for friends

Qualifications

• Experience in leading kitchen teams and ensuring food quality.
• Ability to work in all kitchen sections, including sushi preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and team safety.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to specifications.
• Manage restaurant profitability through effective cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Quality Control

Culinary Skills

Education

Professional Qualifications

Job description

Head Chef

Operations - Westfield Stratford

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £36,202 - £38,201

Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, introducing innovative concepts like the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes, which quickly made us a household name.

Our focus is on fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine. While sushi is our signature, we also offer a diverse range of hot street food, from traditional classics to creative fusion dishes, all rich in flavor and umami. Today, we operate over 70 restaurants worldwide, with more than 300 kiosks across the UK, alongside grocery products and pre-packaged sushi in major supermarkets.

We seek passionate individuals who love food to join our exciting journey. Our people are central to our success:

• Be a role model with a drive to succeed and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
• Be ambitious and eager to learn.
• Strive to excel in your role.
• Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Embrace challenges proactively.
• Be eager to contribute to our success story.

What you will be doing:

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

You will lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring food quality, adherence to specifications, and excellence in every dish. Your goal is to create a happy, efficient team and deliver an outstanding guest experience. You will develop your team to achieve Super Squad status and manage restaurant profitability through effective control of food costs.

You should be comfortable working in all kitchen sections, capable of preparing fish, rice, sushi, and maintaining daily kitchen standards. You will run energetic shifts, inspiring your team and ensuring each part of the day delivers a memorable experience for guests and staff alike.

We're proud to offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food — enjoy your favorite dishes on shift from our menu
• Opportunity to grow — we will fund professional qualifications up to Degree level while you work
• Support for your wellbeing — private medical plans, 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers via our reward platform
• 50% off your food when dining with us, plus for three friends
• Sustainability initiatives — sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources, avoiding species classified as MCS 'Fish to Avoid', among others