Sous Chef

YO! Sushi UK Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic working hours

Free YO! food

Qualifications funding

Private medical health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Discounted gym membership

Cinema tickets

Dining out offers

Retail offers

50% off food for you and 3 friends

Award-winning sustainability Initiives

Free trip to Japan

Job security

Job summary

Yo! Sushi UK Ltd is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team, and help keep service smooth in a fast-paced, creative environment. Your energy, teamwork, and presence will drive consistency, structure and a positive vibe across the kitchen.

You will work closely with the Head Chef on day-to-day operations, develop the team on shift, uphold food quality and safety standards, and contribute to the brand's renowned service across its UK restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Helping ensure every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
• Keeping service flowing through clear communication and teamwork
• Working closely with the Head Chef on day-to-day kitchen operations
• Supporting and developing the team on shift
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness
• Being a steady, supportive presence during busy services
• Playing a key role in building a positive, team-focused kitchen culture

Job description

As Sous Chef, you'll be right at the centre of the action-supporting the Head Chef, guiding the team, and helping everything run smoothly. It's a role where energy matters, teamwork matters, and your presence makes a real difference. You'll help bring consistency, structure, and good vibes to a busy, creative kitchen.

Job responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Helping ensure every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
• Keeping service flowing through clear communication and teamwork
• Working closely with the Head Chef on day-to-day kitchen operations
• Supporting and developing the team on shift
• Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness
• Being a steady, supportive presence during busy services
• Playing a key role in building a positive, team-focused kitchen culture

Benefits

• 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 and we are proud member of the Global Tuna Alliance
• Free trip to Japan! - our Annual Awards ceremony celebrates your success - with the winners being awarded a trip to Japan
• Job security - Joining an award-winning, globally expanding business gives you the opportunity to grow your career alongside us

Calm, Confident, and Food-Focused

You genuinely love food and enjoy working with people just as much as cooking. You set the tone on shift and help the team feel supported, confident, and ready for service.

You are:

• Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes
• A calm, confident leader who keeps things steady when it gets busy
• Detail-focused, with pride in consistently great food
• Positive, approachable, and great to work with
• Hands-on and always ready to jump in and help
• Comfortable in a lively, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Keen to learn, develop, and support others to grow

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.