Head Chef

YO! Sushi; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative restaurant group as a Head Chef, where your passion for authentic Japanese cuisine will shine. You'll lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation. With a focus on guest experience, you'll create memorable dining moments while managing food costs effectively. Enjoy fantastic working hours, free meals, and opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a company committed to sustainability and employee wellbeing, making a real impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Free YO! food

Professional qualifications support

Private medical health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Discounted gym membership

50% off food for you and friends

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and leading teams.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure food quality.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Food Quality Control

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Guest Experience Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Professional Qualifications

Job description

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Head Chef

Operations - Worcester

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. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

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

• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team, you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec, and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and happy guests are the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status, and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines.

Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high-energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team.

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. Actions include sourcing 100% of all Salmon from certified sustainable sources and zero use of species classified as MCS "Fish to Avoid".