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 fantastic working hours, free food, and support for professional qualifications.
- Other info: Access to wellness services and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun, fast-paced environment where your creativity shines.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
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!
As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the team, delivering great food every time, and creating an environment where people feel supported and proud of what they do.
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 employer: YO! Sushi
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 working hours, free meals, and opportunities for professional growth, including funded qualifications. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your creativity is celebrated, and your well-being is supported through comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
