At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences.
- Company: Join the vibrant Yo! Sushi family, known for innovation and bold flavours.
- Benefits: Enjoy free food, professional development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a fun, energetic workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment where your passion for food shines.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen operations and a love for culinary excellence.
At Yo! Sushi, we serve up fresh food, fast-paced energy, and a dining experience like no other. 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.
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'
Head Chef employer: YO! RESTAURANT
At Yo! Sushi, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where energy and passion thrive. As a Deputy Manager in Exeter, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits including free meals, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that prioritises your wellbeing. Join our team and be part of a fast-paced, fun atmosphere that not only values your contributions but also invests in your future growth.
