Sushi Chef

YO! Sushi UK Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sushi restaurant chain in York is seeking dynamic team members who are passionate about food. In this role, you will maintain a safe kitchen environment, roll sushi, and help deliver an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates should have a strong love for food and the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment. Join us and grow your career while enjoying numerous benefits, including discounts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical health plan

Discounted gym membership

50% off food for you and 3 friends

Free trip to Japan for top performers

Qualifications

• Must be able to roll sushi and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Strong knowledge of product specifications.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete all training for a safe environment.
• Contribute to restaurant success and profitability.
• Ensure cleanliness and adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food safety

Team player

Passion for food

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

About You: We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Grow with YO! - we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work.

Responsibilities

• You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests.
• You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards.
• You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app.
• You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!.
• You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs.
• You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift.
• You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability.
• You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately.
• You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app.
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.
• A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion.
• You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures.
• Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment
• Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste.
• To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift

About us

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are at the heart of what we do. Grow with YO! - we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work.

Benefits

• 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, including: 100% of all Salmon sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid", 1/3rd of 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
• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento), 63 YO! restaurants, 50 major retail partners, 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values: Own it, Care About It, Make it Exceptional, Win Together.

Ready to Roll? Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way... YO! Sushi