Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for a Head Chef in Manchester. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and lead your team to deliver excellent guest experiences. The position offers full-time hours, professional development support, and various employee benefits, including free food and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Free YO! food

Support for professional development

Wellbeing services

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work across all kitchen sections, including sushi preparation.
• Commitment to food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire operation of the kitchen.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to ensure high food quality.
• Manage food costs and drive profitability.

Job description

Head Chef Operations - Manchester Selfridges Trafford
Contract: Full Time
Salary: GBP36,202 - GBP38,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Today, we have over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, along with grocery products and pre-packaged sushi in major UK supermarkets.

We are seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are at the core of what we do:

• Be a role model, with an appetite for success and a desire to deliver exceptional results.
• Ambitious and eager to learn.
• Consistently strive to do your best.
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Embrace challenges proactively with a can-do spirit.
• 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 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. Ensuring a happy team and satisfied guests is central to your approach. You are passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience, developing your team to Super Squad status, and driving the restaurant's profitability through effective control of food costs.

You are comfortable working across all kitchen sections, capable of cutting fish, cooking rice, rolling sushi, and maintaining the kitchen environment daily. You lead energetic shifts, ensuring each service delivers an exceptional experience for guests and staff alike.

We’re proud to offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food - enjoy your shift with a selection from our menu
• Support for professional development - we will fund your qualifications up to Degree level while you work
• Wellbeing services, including private medical plans and 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 3 friends
• Commitment to sustainability, sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources and avoiding species classified as MCS "Fish to Avoid"