Head Chef
YO! Sushi
London · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£37,300 – £39,300 a year
Job type
full time
Location
London, City of London
Category
Catering and Hospitality
Head Chef
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Operations - Westfield
Stratford
Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
£37,300 - £39,300
Contracted
Hours: 45
At Yo!, 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 an inspiring, hands on Head Chef who loves great food,
thrives in a high energy environment, and knows how to bring out
the best in a kitchen team. If you’re passionate about quality,
consistency, and leading from the front - this could be your next
move
About You – A Leader with Food at the Heart
You’re calm under pressure, confident in your craft, and
passionate about creating great food while building a strong,
positive kitchen culture.
About You
•
Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired
dishes
• An experienced kitchen leader who leads by
example
• Detail driven, with high standards for quality
and consistency
• Calm, organised, and confident during
busy services
• Hands on and happy to be on the pass and
on the floor
• A people focused leader who enjoys
developing and motivating others
• Keen to grow,
improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward
Key
Responsibilities
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? xwzovoh 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
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Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Operations - Westfield
Stratford
Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
£37,300 - £39,300
Contracted
Hours: 45
At Yo!, 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 an inspiring, hands on Head Chef who loves great food,
thrives in a high energy environment, and knows how to bring out
the best in a kitchen team. If you’re passionate about quality,
consistency, and leading from the front - this could be your next
move
About You – A Leader with Food at the Heart
You’re calm under pressure, confident in your craft, and
passionate about creating great food while building a strong,
positive kitchen culture.
About You
•
Passionate about food, especially sushi and Japanese inspired
dishes
• An experienced kitchen leader who leads by
example
• Detail driven, with high standards for quality
and consistency
• Calm, organised, and confident during
busy services
• Hands on and happy to be on the pass and
on the floor
• A people focused leader who enjoys
developing and motivating others
• Keen to grow,
improve, and keep the kitchen moving forward
Key
Responsibilities
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? xwzovoh 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