Sushi Chef - Seasonal

Operations – Manchester Selfridges Trafford

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.

Who we’re looking for:

Food lovers who enjoy being part of a buzzing, fast‑paced environment
Friendly, outgoing personalities who know how to make guests feel welcome
Energetic team players who bring positivity to every shift
People with extra time on their hands who want flexible seasonal work
Individuals who take pride in delivering great service with a smile

About you !!!

Experience in a kitchen or food‑prep environment

Strong teamwork and communication

Ability to work in a fast‑paced setting

Reliability and a positive attitude

Are you passionate about fresh food, great flavours, and working in a fast‑paced kitchen? We’re looking for Seasonal Sushi Chefs to support our teams during our busiest period of the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with strong knife skills, great attention to detail, and a love for Japanese cuisine.

What you’ll be doing:

Preparing high‑quality sushi and hot food to brand standards

Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness

Working as part of a fun, energetic back‑of‑house team

Supporting the kitchen during peak trading periods

If you’re looking for a seasonal role with a great team and exciting pace, we’d love to hear from you.

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\”
• 1/3 rd 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

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

• Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
• Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
• 63 YO! restaurants
• 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…