At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team, ensuring every dish is fresh and beautifully presented.
- Company: Join the energetic team at Yo! Sushi, known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy free food, professional development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun, fast-paced environment where your creativity shines.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence.
The predicted salary is between 37300 - 39300 £ per year.
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, we’re a brand that’s 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 teams.
If you’re passionate, energetic, and ready to thrive in a busy environment, you’ll fit right in. Join us and be part of something fast, fun, and full of flavour. We’re looking for a passionate, driven Head Chef to lead from the front and bring energy, creativity, and excellence to our kitchens at YO!
You’ll be:
- Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
- Ensuring every dish is fresh, consistent, and beautifully presented
- Managing service with calm leadership and clear communication
- Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a great overall experience
- Training and developing your team to build strong future talent
- Maintaining high standards across food quality, safety, and cleanliness
- Managing stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation
- Creating a positive, inclusive, high energy kitchen culture
- Driving consistency, structure, and continuous improvement
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
Head Chef in Exeter employer: YO! RESTAURANT
At Yo! Sushi, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Exeter. As a Head Chef, you'll not only lead a passionate team in delivering outstanding culinary experiences but also benefit from fantastic perks such as free meals, professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment where your creativity and leadership can shine, all while contributing to our commitment to sustainability and quality.
