Sous Chef

YO! RESTAURANT; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Milton Keynes, where you'll ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences. With a focus on dynamic teamwork and professional development, you'll thrive in a vibrant kitchen environment. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a commitment to sustainability while being part of a successful culinary team.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Free YO! Food During Shifts

Professional Development Support

Private Medical Plans

Discounts on Gym Memberships

50% Off Food for Friends

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen sections like fish cutting and sushi rolling.
• Ambitious and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure top-quality food service and a happy team experience.
• Lead shifts and develop team excellence.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Improvement

Kitchen Proficiency

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Job description

Sous Chef Operations - Milton Keynes

Contract: Full Time
Salary: GBP 34,200 to GBP 36,201
Contracted Hours: 45

About Us

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, revolutionizing dining in London and across the UK with innovations like the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes. Our focus is on fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, renowned for sushi and a diverse range of hot street food, from traditional to fusion dishes, all rich in umami. Today, we operate over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks across the UK, and offer grocery products and pre-packaged sushi in major supermarkets.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek dynamic individuals passionate about food to join our team. Our people are central to our success. You should:

• Be a role model with a desire for success and delivering exceptional results.
• Be ambitious and eager to learn.
• Strive to do your best and maintain a positive attitude.
• Embrace challenges with a can-do spirit.
• Want to be part of our success story.

Key Responsibilities

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring a great experience for both our team and guests. You will:

• Support the management team across the restaurant with a passion for our food.
• Promote a happy team and guest experience as core principles.
• Lead engaging shifts, ensuring top-quality food service.
• Develop the team to achieve excellence.
• Be proficient in all kitchen sections, including fish cutting, rice cooking, sushi rolling, and daily kitchen prep.
• Continuously improve food quality while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible and fantastic working hours.
• Free YO! food during shifts from our menu.
• Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications up to Degree level.
• Wellbeing services, including private medical plans and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line.
• Discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers.
• 50% off your food when dining with us, plus for three friends.
• Commitment to sustainability, sourcing 100% of Salmon from certified sustainable sources, avoiding species classified as 'Fish to Avoid,' and offering a plant-led menu representing one-third of our offerings.