Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and leading staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With a commitment to professional growth, successful candidates can benefit from excellent working conditions and unique perks within a global business.

Benefits

Excellent working hours

Free YO! food during shifts

Support for professional development

Private medical plans

Discounts on gym memberships and cinema tickets

50% off food when dining with friends

Participation in sustainability initiatives

Annual awards and a trip to Japan for top performers

Job security and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in kitchen sections including sushi rolling and rice cooking.
• Experience leading shifts and fostering a positive environment.
• Committed to food quality and maintaining a safe kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team and guest satisfaction.
• Support management across the restaurant.
• Lead shifts effectively and develop team excellence.

Skills

Team Management

Kitchen Operations

Food Quality Improvement

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Qualifications up to Degree level

Job description

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, shaking up London and introducing a new way of eating. Part of our innovation was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes that made us famous.

We're committed to serving fresh, authentic Japanese food. While sushi is our signature, we also offer a variety of hot street foods, from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes, all rich in aromatic flavors and umami. Today, we operate over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks across the UK, and sell grocery products and pre-packaged sushi in major UK supermarkets.

We seek passionate, dynamic individuals who love food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are central to our success:

• You will be a role model, eager for success, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and eager to learn.
• You will strive to do your best every day.
• You will be enthusiastic and maintain a positive attitude.
• You will face challenges head-on with a can-do spirit.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring a great experience for both our team and guests. You are passionate about our food and support the management team across the restaurant. You foster a positive environment, ensuring team and guest satisfaction, and lead shifts effectively. You develop the team to achieve excellence and understand all aspects of the kitchen operations. You are proficient in all kitchen sections, from fish cutting to rice cooking, sushi rolling, and daily kitchen prep. You are committed to continually improving our food quality and maintaining a safe kitchen and restaurant environment.

We're proud to offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food - enjoy your favorite dishes on shift
• Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications up to Degree level
• Wellbeing services such as private medical plans and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers
• 50% off food when dining with us for you and three friends
• Participation in sustainability initiatives, sourcing 100% sustainable salmon, avoiding species listed as 'Fish to Avoid,' and supporting plant-led menu options
• Annual awards and a trip to Japan for top performers
• Job security and growth opportunities within our expanding global business

About us:

Join us and be part of something big. We celebrate global success with over 1500 retail kiosks worldwide (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox, Bento), a Taiko manufacturing and distribution center, 63 YO! restaurants, and over 3700 locations globally from Hawaii to Aberdeen.

Our Values:

Own it, Care About It, Make it Exceptional, Win Together.

Ready to Roll?

Come join us and help bring people together to enjoy better food the Japanese way...