Milton Keynes
\n \n Head Chef Operations - Milton Keynes Contract: Full Time\n \n Salary: £37,300 - £39,300\n \n Contracted Hours: 45\n \n Join us on an exciting culinary journey! Since our debut in 1997, we've transformed the restaurant scene, introducing the UK to a vibrant way of enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine. With over 70 restaurants globally and more than 300 kiosks in the UK, we’re not just about sushi; our menu boasts a delightful array of hot street food that’s bursting with flavor. About You\n Are you an inspiring, hands-on Head Chef who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment? If you have a passion for quality and consistency, and love leading a team to create exceptional dishes, this could be your next big opportunity! \n As a leader, you remain calm under pressure, confident in your culinary skills, and dedicated to fostering a positive kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities\n As our Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, ensuring every dish is a masterpiece while cultivating a supportive and proud team atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include: \n \n • Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team\n, • Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented\n, • Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication\n, • Collaborating closely with the General Manager to enhance the overall dining experience\n, • Training and nurturing your team to build future culinary talent\n, • Maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness\n, • Overseeing stock management, deliveries, and kitchen organization\n, • Creating a positive, inclusive, and energetic kitchen culture\n, • Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement\n We're Proud to Offer:\n \n, • Fantastic working hours\n, • Free YO! food - Enjoy your favorite dishes every shift!\n, • Grow with YO! - We’ll support you in achieving professional qualifications (up to Degree level) while you work\n, • Brilliant support services for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including a private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line\n, • Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers through our reward platform\n, • 50% off your food every time you dine with us, for you and three friends\n, • Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, including sourcing 100% of our salmon from certified sustainable sources\n, • 1/3 of our restaurant menu is plant-led and we are proactive in promoting sustainable practices\n \n \n