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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: • 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. What you will be doing: The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests. Leading and inspiring the kitchen team you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happy guests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines. Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team. 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 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 Restaura

Nursery Cook / Chef – Monday to Friday Surbiton£30,000 per annumMonday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pmNo Weekends | Permanent | Full-TimeLooking for a chef role that gives you your weekends back? We are recruiting an experienced Nursery Cook / Chef to join a well-established childcare setting in the Surbiton area .This is an excellent opportunity for a Cook or Chef who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious food but is looking to move away from the long hours, evenings and weekends often associated with hospitality.You'll work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with no weekend working , earning £30,000 per annum .The Role As the Nursery Cook / Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals for children aged 0–5 years .You'll need to confidently cater for individual dietary requirements and prepare suitable alternatives where required, while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for children aged 0–5Planning and preparing balanced meals and snacksCatering for allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirementsManaging the day-to-day running of the kitchenMaintaining excellent Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standardsEnsuring the kitchen, equipment and food preparation areas are kept clean and organisedManaging food preparation effectively throughout the dayWorking closely with the wider nursery teamMaintaining appropriate food safety procedures and recordsWhat We're Looking For We would particularly like to hear from candidates with previous experience working as a Cook, Chef, Nursery Cook, School Cook or Catering Chef .Experience within a nursery, school, education or childcare environment would be highly desirable, although candidates from other suitable catering backgrounds will also be considered.You should have:Previous professional cooking experienceGood knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & SafetyAn understanding of dietary requirements and food allergiesStrong organisation and time-management skillsThe ability to work independently and use your initiativeA genuine interest in preparing high-quality, nutritious foodA suitable Food Hygiene qualification would be desirable.The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks .Why Apply? If you're an experienced Cook or Chef looking for a role offering genuine work-life balance , this could be an excellent move.£30,000 salaryMonday to Friday8:30am – 5:00pmNo weekendsPermanent positionSurbiton locationIf cooking is your passion and you'd like to use your skills in a rewarding environment while finally getting your evenings and weekends back, apply today for immediate consideration.Innov8staffing is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ

Chef de Partie - Hook Salary: £36,000 (including tronc) Hours: Approx. Operation: 7-day business - so flexible on days Location: Rural (a car is essential) We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen in the Hook area. What You'll Nee

Job Description Chef de Partie Hampshire Award-Winning Country Pub 4 Day Week /n Set in beautiful Hampshire countryside, this is a beautiful, characterful country pub with a real sense of place.

Coach, mentor, and develop Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, leading by example. Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the Heathrow kitchen operation. You are committed to delivering exceptional food quality, developing people, and maintaining high operational standards while support

Location: Epsom area Pay: £14.00 per hour Hours: 08:00 – 15:15 Contract: ASAP – 31 October 2026 We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to join a nursery catering team on a temporary basis. The role involves providing nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day for approximately 50 nursery children, including: • Breakfast, • Lunch, • Afternoon snack, • Tea, • Afternoon tea You'll be supported by a team member who can assist with basic food preparation, allergen documentation, stock duties and kitchen porter (KP) duties. • Enhanced DBS required, • Previous experience working in a nursery, school or similar catering environment would be beneficial, • Strong understanding of food safety and allergens, • Confident working independently and managing a kitchen, • All chefs must wear long-sleeve chef jackets and non-slip shoes Charlie Steel #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to Kia UK! Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more! The Network Development Business Analyst provides support to the Network Development team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business. • Actively engaging in ongoing projects and supporting them with innovative ideas for enhanced outcomes., • Joining in and contributing to cross functional project teams., • Completing project documentation and reports., • Collecting, managing, and presenting key data for improvement activities., • Identifying and suggesting opportunities for business improvement., • Encouraged to work with other departments to achieve your objectives and develop your learning and skill set. The Network Development team is a key link between Kia UK and its network of 190 franchised Dealers. Our Dealer network act as the primary link between Kia and its customers. The main activities of the team include managing improvements to the network, encouraging investment, as well as monitoring and reviewing Dealer operational performance, profitability and Customer Experience to achieve wider business objectives. With Customer Quality at the heart of Kia’s mission: to create space for people to get inspired and time to bring their ideas to life. Consumers no longer just want a great product; they expect a great experience and as a Network Development Business Analyst you will be contributing to all of these functions to ensure our Dealer Partners are delivering an exceptional customer experience. In the Network Development Business Analyst role you’ll work with all commercial and operational departments within Kia UK, together with our Dealer partners, European HQ and key suppliers. The ideal candidate will be: • Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Business related subject)., • Able to work effectively within a team and independently., • Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills., • Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions. The ideal candidate will have: • A positive, can-do attitude, • Collaborative, • A high level of attention to detail, • Effective written and verbal communication skills, • Good organisation skills We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. • Step 1: CV review, • Step 2: Video Interview, • Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Welcome to Kia UK! The Network Development Business Analyst provides support to the Network Development team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business. • Actively engaging in ongoing projects and supporting them with innovative ideas for enhanced outcomes., • Joining in and contributing to cross functional project teams., • Completing project documentation and reports., • Collecting, managing, and presenting key data for improvement activities., • Identifying and suggesting opportunities for business improvement., • Encouraged to work with other departments to achieve your objectives and develop your learning and skill set. The Network Development team is a key link between Kia UK and its network of 190 franchised Dealers. Our Dealer network act as the primary link between Kia and its customers. The main activities of the team include managing improvements to the network, encouraging investment, as well as monitoring and reviewing Dealer operational performance, profitability and Customer Experience to achieve wider business objectives. With Customer Quality at the heart of Kia’s mission: to create space for people to get inspired and time to bring their ideas to life. Consumers no longer just want a great product; they expect a great experience and as a Network Development Business Analyst you will be contributing to all of these functions to ensure our Dealer Partners are delivering an exceptional customer experience. In the Network Development Business Analyst role you’ll work with all commercial and operational departments within Kia UK, together with our Dealer partners, European HQ and key suppliers. • Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a Business related subject)., • Able to work effectively within a team and independently., • Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills., • Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new solutions., • A positive, can-do attitude, • Collaborative, • A high level of attention to detail, • Effective written and verbal communication skills, • Good organisation skills, • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. • CV review, • Video Interview, • Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Welcome to Kia UK! Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work®, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more! • Managing and leading research projects as well as competitor studies to ensure we’re staying ahead of the market, • Producing and distributing weekly and monthly activity and performance reports on our departments – you’ll also have autonomy to develop and enhance reporting to provide greater clarity, insight, and forecasting, • Carrying out in-depth monthly analysis of warranty claims, monitoring dealer activity and performance, analysing claims data and identifying trends and focus areas, • Providing administrative support for the co-ordination and management of warranty audit activity, • Collating and producing accurate monthly invoicing files for relevant service programmes, • Assisting the Quality team with the collation and provision of new model service data, • Carry out research and competitor studies for service programmes and warranty offerings, • Providing general support and assistance to the Service & Quality and field teams We don’t want to discourage anybody from applying for this role by making a long list of requirements but to summarise; we want someone who is genuinely passionate about understanding Analytics so ideally studying a relevant course in business, commerce, or statistics. This role will encourage you to act quickly, test your flexibility, and motivate you to constantly adapt to new things. You can get a huge amount of experience, knowledge and skill development out of a year with us so we’d really love to welcome someone with big dreams that we can support! We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working), • Employee car scheme, • Onsite chef (free lunch every day), • Private medical care & annual health check, • Private dental care, • Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance, • Pension with significant employer contribution, • Social events (Christmas Ball, Staff Summer Event and other socials) and weekly sports clubs, • Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can. Step 1: CV review Step 2: Video Interview Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to . We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications. At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Deputy Kitchen Lead, you'll work closely with the Kitchen Lead to ensure outstanding food quality, exceptional standards, and a motivated, high-performing kitchen team. You'll lead by example, support the development of your colleagues, and play a key role in delivering a successful service, every shift. As a Deputy Kitchen Team Leader, you will: • Support the day to day management of the kitchen and lead services in the Kitchen Lead's absence, • Coach, motivate and develop kitchen team members to achieve their potential, • Ensure food quality, consistency and presentation standards are delivered at all times, • Drive compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures, • Support stock management, ordering and waste control, • Lead by example during busy services, maintaining pace, organisation and attention to detail, • Work collaboratively with the wider management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience, • Help build a positive, supportive and high-performing kitchen culture When you join Individual Restaurants, you're not just joining one team. You're joining a collection of industry-leading restaurants, all with a stellar reputation for quality service and exceptional food. Explore roles across our collection of 30+ restaurants, including Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Riva., Join Forbici Bluewater, Kent A New Era of Pizza Are you a passionate kitchen leader who thrives in a fast paced environment? Ready to take the next step in your career and help shape a brand-new opening? We're bringing Forbici to Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, and we're looking for a Deputy Kitchen Leader (Sous Chef) to help drive standards, support the team, and deliver exceptional food every day. At Forbici, biga fermentation sits at the heart of what we do. Time, discipline and attention to detail shape every dough we make and every pizza we serve. Inspired by Naples, driven by craft, and shaped by the cities we call home, this is pizza done properly. Our people make Forbici, and we're proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025 & 2026, reflecting the culture we're building and the talented teams behind it. • Full in-house training through our bespoke RISE platform, • 50% off your food and drink bill at any of our restaurants, anytime, for up to 8 people, • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages, • Access to up to 40% of earned wages and financial wellbeing tools via Stream, • Employee Assistance Programme via The Drinks Trust (24/7 support and counselling), • Career development through our high performers programme, • Employer pension contribution, • Team meals on shift, • 15% off your grocery bill at Iceland Foods, • Health Care Cash Plan, • Opportunities to get involved in fundraising and charity events, • Discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers, • Refer a friend scheme, earn up to £500 This is your chance to be part of Forbici's exciting Bluewater opening, helping build a… Join the team. Lead by example. Raise the standard, every shift. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ourclient, a well-established and welcoming day nursery in Epsom, are looking for an experienced Chef, ideally who has experience of working in a nursery or school environment, and has a full understanding of cooking for children and babies. Essential for theNursery Chef role. Experience in a nurser

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd in Teddington is seeking a Nursery Chef to create nutritious, balanced meals that support children's health, development and enjoyment of food in a safe, high‑quality kitchen. You will plan menus meeting dietary requirements, manage allergens, maintain food safety standar