Head Chef
CV-LibraryE20 1EJpermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
Apply NowHead Chef
Operations - Westfield Stratford
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £37,300 - £39,300
Contracted Hours: 45
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.
About You
You’re a confident, people-focused kitchen leader who takes pride in building strong teams and running a well-structured, high-performing kitchen.
You care deeply about standards, consistency, and creating an environment where people feel supported and perform at their best.
• Strong leader with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments
• Passionate about food quality, consistency, and operational standards
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
• Natural coach who develops and supports their team
• Detail-driven with a focus on structure and high standards
• Motivated by building a positive, efficient, well-run kitchen
Key Responsibilities
You’ll lead the kitchen—setting the standards, shaping the culture, and making sure everything runs with consistency, structure, and energy.
It’s about creating a kitchen where the team knows what great looks like, feels supported to deliver it, and takes pride in every service.
• Leading the kitchen day to day with clear structure and calm leadership
• Creating a positive, organised, and high-performing team culture
• Ensuring every dish is consistent, fresh, and delivered to Yo! Sushi standards
• Driving smooth service through strong preparation and communication
• Developing your team and building future kitchen leaders
• Maintaining high standards across food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Supporting operational performance through strong control and consistency
• Working closely with your General Manager to deliver a successful restaurant
• Being a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone every shift
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 comm
Operations - Westfield Stratford
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £37,300 - £39,300
Contracted Hours: 45
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.
About You
You’re a confident, people-focused kitchen leader who takes pride in building strong teams and running a well-structured, high-performing kitchen.
You care deeply about standards, consistency, and creating an environment where people feel supported and perform at their best.
• Strong leader with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments
• Passionate about food quality, consistency, and operational standards
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
• Natural coach who develops and supports their team
• Detail-driven with a focus on structure and high standards
• Motivated by building a positive, efficient, well-run kitchen
Key Responsibilities
You’ll lead the kitchen—setting the standards, shaping the culture, and making sure everything runs with consistency, structure, and energy.
It’s about creating a kitchen where the team knows what great looks like, feels supported to deliver it, and takes pride in every service.
• Leading the kitchen day to day with clear structure and calm leadership
• Creating a positive, organised, and high-performing team culture
• Ensuring every dish is consistent, fresh, and delivered to Yo! Sushi standards
• Driving smooth service through strong preparation and communication
• Developing your team and building future kitchen leaders
• Maintaining high standards across food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Supporting operational performance through strong control and consistency
• Working closely with your General Manager to deliver a successful restaurant
• Being a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone every shift
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 comm