Head Chef

YO! RESTAURANT; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Grow with YO! (professional qualific. )

Private medical health plan

50% off food

Job summary

Yo! Sushi Meadowhall in Sheffield is seeking a Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen and deliver exceptional food with passion. You’ll be on the pass and on the floor, guiding a team through fast-paced services and maintaining a high-energy dining experience.

As Head Chef you’ll train and develop staff, manage stock and safety, and work closely with the General Manager to ensure flawless guest experiences. This is a full-time role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high standards.
• Ability to manage busy services with strong organisational skills.
• Proven track record of developing and motivating staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure every dish is fresh, consistent and well presented.
• Manage service with calm leadership and clear communication.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to deliver a great guest experience.
• Coach and develop your team to build future talent.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety and cleanliness.
• Oversee stock, deliveries and kitchen organisation.
• Foster a positive, high-energy kitchen culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Passionate about food

Kitchen leadership

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Hands-on on pass

People focused leadership

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

As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen - leading the team, delivering great food every time, and creating an environment where people feel supported and proud of what they do.

You’ll be:

• 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 hours
• Free 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 menu
• Grow with YO!‑ we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends
• Award-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 Salmon
• sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
• 1/3rdof our Restaurant menu is plant-led a