Head Chef

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, were a brand thats built on innovation, quality, and great people.
Whether its a quick lunch or a catch-up with friends, we create memorable experiences for every guestand it all starts with our teams. If youre passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a busy environment, youll fit right in.
Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour.

About You

Youre a confident, people-focused kitchen leader who takes pride in building strong teams and running a well-structured, high-performing kitchen.

You care deeply about standards, consistency, and creating an environment where people feel supported and perform at their best.

Strong leader with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments
Passionate about food quality, consistency, and operational standards
Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
Natural coach who develops and supports their team
Detail-driven with a focus on structure and high standards
Motivated by building a positive, efficient, well-run kitchen

Key Responsibilities

Youll lead the kitchensetting the standards, shaping the culture, and making sure everything runs with consistency, structure, and energy.

Its about creating a kitchen where the team knows what great looks like, feels supported to deliver it, and takes pride in every service. xwzovoh

Leading the kitchen day to day with clear structure and calm leadership
Creating a positive, organised, and high-performing team culture
Ensuring every dish is consistent, fresh, and delivered to Yo! Sushi standards
Driving smooth service through strong preparation and communication
Developing your team and building future kitchen leaders
Maintaining high standards across food safety, hygiene, and compliance
Supporting operational performance through strong control and consistency
Working closely with your General Manager to deliver a successful restaurant
Being a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone every shift

We're proud to offer:

• 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 comm