Head Chef - Sushi Kitchen Leader | Free Yo! Food & Growth

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

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.