Head Chef

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Head Chef in Milton Keynes, where your culinary expertise will shine. This dynamic role involves leading a passionate kitchen team and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, you will create a positive work environment while driving profitability through effective food cost control. Enjoy excellent working hours, professional development support, and a range of perks including free meals during shifts and discounts on dining. Be part of a success story that values innovation and sustainability!

Benefits

Free YO! food during shifts

Professional development support

Private medical plans

Discounts on gym memberships

50% off food for friends

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and ensuring food quality.
• Ability to prepare various dishes, including sushi and rice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure food safety.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team for exceptional results.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Team Development

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

POS Systems

Job description

Head Chef - Operations - Milton Keynes

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £36,202 - £38,201
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, establishing our unique identity.

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

We seek passionate, dynamic individuals to join our journey. Our team is at the core of our success:

• You will be a role model, eager for success, and committed to delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious, eager to learn, and strive for excellence.
• You will be enthusiastic and maintain a positive attitude.
• You will embrace challenges with a can-do spirit.
• You will want to contribute to 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.

You will lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring food quality, adherence to specifications, and excellence in every dish. Your focus will be on creating a positive environment, developing your team to reach their potential, and driving profitability through effective control of food costs.

You should be comfortable working in all kitchen sections, capable of preparing fish, cooking rice, rolling sushi, and maintaining kitchen standards daily. You will also be an inspiring leader during busy shifts, ensuring an outstanding experience for guests and team members alike.

We Offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food during shifts, with a selection from our menu
• Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications up to Degree level
• Wellbeing services, including private medical plans and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounts on 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, such as sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources and avoiding species classified as 'Fish to Avoid'