Head Chef

4 months ago

Tonbridge, United Kingdom YO! RESTAURANT Full time
Head Chef Operations - Ashford Contract: FullTime
Salary:£34,400
Contracted Hours:45

We burst onto the restaurant scenein 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way ofeating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt andcolour-coded dishes which made our name.

We'reall about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi iswhat we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range ofhot street food available - from traditional classics to innovativefusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami.Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over theglobe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products andpre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

Weare looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion forfood to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heartof what we do:
• You will be a role model, have anappetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptionalresults.
• You will be ambitious and hungry tolearn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positivedisposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, witha willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part ofour success story.

What you willbe doing:


The HeadChef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO Kitchenand ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams &guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen teamyou are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and canprepare each and every YO dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happyguests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modusoperandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredibleguest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status anddriving the profitability of your restaurant through great controlsof food cost lines.


Comfortable andnatural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice,roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also aninspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energyshifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day partdelivers an outstanding experience for our guests andteam.

We're proud tooffer:

  • Fantasticworking hours
  • Free YOfood - What's your favourite YO dish? Every timeyou work you can power your shift with a selection of your choicefrom our fantastic menu
  • Grow withYO- we will pay for you to achieveprofessional qualifications (up to Degree level)whilst you work
  • Brilliantsupport services designed to enhance yourphysical, mental and financialwellbeing including private medicalhealth plan and 24/7 EmployeeAssistanceLine
  • Discountedgym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offersare all available by accessing our rewardplatform
  • 50% off yourfood every time you dine with us for you and 3friends
  • Paid breaks -everyone working within YO gets paid for everybreak they take
  • Award-winningsustainability initiatives - We're committed todelivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some ofthe actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon
    sourced from certified sustainable sources, Z

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