Head Chef

The Wonderfield Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Professional qualifications support (°

Private medical health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Discounted gym membership

50% off food for you and 3 friends

Job summary

Yo! Sushi in Sheffield Meadowhall is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, deliver exceptional dishes, and coach a passionate team. You’ll oversee service, maintain high quality standards, and work closely with the General Manager to ensure a memorable guest experience.

We value hands-on leadership, calm focus during busy periods, and a commitment to growth—both for the team and your professional development with Yo! Sushi.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes.
• Detail-driven with high standards for quality and consistency.
• Calm, organized, and confident during service.
• Hands-on on pass and floor during busy periods.
• People-focused leader with ability to develop others.
• Keen to grow, improve, and drive continuous kitchen movement.

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

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

People development

Hands-on leadership

Growth mindset

Job description

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

You are:

• 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 organisationCreating 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