Head Chef – Sushi‑Forward, High‑Energy Kitchen Leader

The Wonderfield Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Grow with YO! professional quals (up 2

Private medical health plan & EAP

Discounted gym membership & cinema

50% off food

Job summary

Yo! Kingston is seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, delivering outstanding dishes with passion and consistency.

You’ll own the kitchen operations, lead by example on the pass and floor, and develop a high-energy, positive team culture while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role suits a hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, sushi-inspired environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Sushi

Japanese-inspired dishes

Kitchen leadership

Calm under pressure

Hands-on on pass & floor

People development

Continuous improvement

Job description

Yo! Kingston is seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, delivering outstanding dishes with passion and consistency.

You’ll own the kitchen operations, lead by example on the pass and floor, and develop a high-energy, positive team culture while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role suits a hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, sushi-inspired environment.