Head Chef (Sheffield)
1 day ago
Sheffield
\n \n Head Chef Operations - Sheffield Meadowhall Contract: Full Time\n \n Salary: £37,300 - £39,300\n \n Contracted Hours: 45\n \n At Yo! Sushi, we’re all about fresh food, vibrant energy, and unforgettable dining experiences. Picture iconic conveyor belts, bold Japanese flavors, and a team that brings the vibe every single day! \n With over 30 restaurants across the UK since 1997, we’re a brand built on innovation, quality, and great people. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a catch-up with friends, we create memorable experiences for every guest—and it all starts with our amazing teams. If you’re passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a bustling environment, you’ll fit right in. Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavor! About You\n You are: \n \n • Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes\n, • An experienced kitchen leader who leads by example\n, • Detail-driven, with high standards for quality and consistency\n, • Calm, organized, and confident during busy services\n, • Hands-on and happy to be on the pass and on the floor\n, • A people-focused leader who enjoys developing and motivating others\n, • Keen to grow, improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward\n Key Responsibilities\n As our Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the team to deliver exceptional food every time while creating an environment where everyone feels supported and proud of their work. \n You’ll be: \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, • Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience\n, • Training and developing your team to build strong future talent\n, • Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness\n, • Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organization\n, • Creating a positive, inclusive, high-energy 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 time you work!\n, • Grow with YO! - We’ll pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) while you work\n, • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including a private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line\n, • Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out, and retail offers available 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 - Committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, including sourcing 100% of our salmon from certified sustainable sources\n, • 1/3rd of our restaurant menu is plant-led\n \n \n