YO! RESTAURANT

19 job(s) at YO! RESTAURANT

YO! RESTAURANT Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Kingston Contract: Full Time Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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. You are: • 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 • Commercially aware, with experience managing stock, food costs, labour, and kitchen budgets 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? 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 <
YO! RESTAURANT
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Head 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. 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" 1
YO! RESTAURANT
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Head 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. 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" 1
YO! RESTAURANT Exeter, Devon
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Exeter 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. 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! A natural leader and role model, with a strong appetite for success and a focus on delivering exceptional results. Ambitious and curious, with a genuine desire to keep learning and developing both personally and professionally. Pride taken in every detail, always striving to achieve the highest standards. A positive, enthusiastic mindset that lifts the team and creates a great working environment. Confidence to embrace challenges in a fast-paced setting, with a proactive, can-do attitude. Motivated to play a key part in our journey and contribute to the ongoing success of 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
YO! RESTAURANT Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Kingston Contract: Full Time Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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. You are: • 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 • Commercially aware, with experience managing stock, food costs, labour, and kitchen budgets 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? 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 <
YO! RESTAURANT Exeter, Devon
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Exeter 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. 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! A natural leader and role model, with a strong appetite for success and a focus on delivering exceptional results. Ambitious and curious, with a genuine desire to keep learning and developing both personally and professionally. Pride taken in every detail, always striving to achieve the highest standards. A positive, enthusiastic mindset that lifts the team and creates a great working environment. Confidence to embrace challenges in a fast-paced setting, with a proactive, can-do attitude. Motivated to play a key part in our journey and contribute to the ongoing success of 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
YO! RESTAURANT
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Head 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. 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" 1
YO! RESTAURANT City, Edinburgh
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Team Member FoH Operations - Edinburgh Princes Street Contract: Part Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 8 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • You will be the face and point of contact for all our customers to see, ensuring their experience is a great one • A bubbly disposition with a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers. • Previous background in a similar restaurant environment • Welcoming and greeting all customers that visit or contact our restaurant for reservations and booking. • Ensuring you are upto date with product knowledge of all our dishes. • Promoting of our menus to maximise sales opportunities. • Maintaining a safe environment for all our customers including, Health & Safety, Hygiene controls and allergens intolerances • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our products to be able to deliver highest standard of service to the guests. • You will be on the lookout to upsell to increase sales and drive repeat business, • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running and serving customers with a smile • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. • You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability. • You will be committed to the safety of our Team & Guests within the restaurant. • You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app. 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
YO! RESTAURANT City, Edinburgh
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Sushi Chef Operations - Edinburgh Princes Street Contract: Part Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 8 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion. • You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques. • Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. • Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment • Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste. • To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards. • You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app. • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!. • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. • You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability. • You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately. • You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app. 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
YO! RESTAURANT The Trafford Centre, Manchester
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Team Member BOH Operations - Manchester Selfridges Trafford Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 20 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion. • You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques. • Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. • Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment • Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste. • To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards. • You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app. • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!. • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. 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
YO! RESTAURANT The Trafford Centre, Manchester
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Sushi Chef Operations - Manchester Selfridges Trafford Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 8 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion. • You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques. • Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. • Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment • Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste. • To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards. • You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app. • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!. • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. • You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability. • You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately. • You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app. 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
YO! RESTAURANT Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Cheshire Oaks Contract: Full Time Salary: £36,202 - £38,201 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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" 1/3 rd of our Res
YO! RESTAURANT City, Birmingham
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Birmingham Selfridges Contract: Full Time Salary: £36,202 - £38,201 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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" 1/3 rd of
YO! RESTAURANT Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Head Chef Operations - Cheshire Oaks Contract: Full Time Salary: £36,202 - £38,201 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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" 1/3 rd of our Res
YO! RESTAURANT The Trafford Centre, Manchester
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Sushi Chef Operations - Manchester Selfridges Trafford Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 8 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion. • You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques. • Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. • Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment • Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste. • To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards. • You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app. • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!. • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. • You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability. • You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately. • You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app. 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
YO! RESTAURANT City, Birmingham
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager Operations - Birmingham Selfridges Contract: Full Time Salary: £34,400 - £36,400 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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 role of the Deputy Manager at YO! is to fully support the ASM in the entire operation of their YO! Restaurant. Working under the ASM and actively running shifts in the restaurant, you have a huge impact on all aspects of the business. Although you are not quite an ASM yet, you are certainly learning all the aspects of the business to help you take that next step! On a regular rotation you will be responsible for a host of different areas within the business which your ASM will assign to you. These areas will include recruitment, training, scheduling, stock control, marketing, team communications, maintenance, safety and many more! You will be a fantastic 'Shift Runner' who sets the bar in the restaurant for running the very best shifts! Leading and inspiring our entire 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 your team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing your team and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of all cost lines. Comfortable and natural in all roles, you are an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team - a typical day at YO! for you, may involve opening and prepping in the kitchen and moving onto the floor at lunchtime to run a great shift, seamlessly floating between the two. You are a true all-rounder and highly credible. 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 fin
YO! RESTAURANT Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Sushi Chef Operations - Leamington Spa Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Contracted Hours: 8 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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. • A passion for great food- before anything else. A real foodie who loves food and wants to work with likeminded people that share our passion. • You will be competent in all areas of the kitchen, to include food preparation, maintaining cleaning standards and regulations. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques. • Clean and maintain the kitchen by practising good safety, sanitation and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. • Knowledge of working to tight deadlines in a QSR environment • Inventory controls to ensure we track stock levels and minimise waste. • To support with the setup, maintenance, handover and close down workstations each shift • You will complete all training to be fully aware how to maintain a safe environment for our Team & Guests. • You will have a strong knowledge of all our product specs to deliver our fantastic menu to the highest standards. • You will be able to roll sushi, work the pass, work in the hot section, prep our raw products and maintain a clean & safe environment abiding to Food Safety protocol & following the Trail app. • You will be part of the YO! Team, a real team player who enjoys supporting the rest of your team in the running of a great YO!. • You will keep yourself well informed of what's going on and what's new to YO! by regularly checking YO! 360, attending Team Meetings and interacting with Team Briefs. • You will work as a team aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be aware of how you can contribute to the success of your restaurant and its profitability. • You will be ensuring daily records of delivery, wastage and temperature checks are completely and recorded accurately. • You will complete all cleaning tasks in a timely manner as prescribed in Trail app. 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 sel
YO! RESTAURANT City, Birmingham
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager Operations - Birmingham Selfridges Contract: Full Time Salary: £34,400 - £36,400 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. 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 role of the Deputy Manager at YO! is to fully support the ASM in the entire operation of their YO! Restaurant. Working under the ASM and actively running shifts in the restaurant, you have a huge impact on all aspects of the business. Although you are not quite an ASM yet, you are certainly learning all the aspects of the business to help you take that next step! On a regular rotation you will be responsible for a host of different areas within the business which your ASM will assign to you. These areas will include recruitment, training, scheduling, stock control, marketing, team communications, maintenance, safety and many more! You will be a fantastic 'Shift Runner' who sets the bar in the restaurant for running the very best shifts! Leading and inspiring our entire 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 your team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing your team and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of all cost lines. Comfortable and natural in all roles, you are an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team - a typical day at YO! for you, may involve opening and prepping in the kitchen and moving onto the floor at lunchtime to run a great shift, seamlessly floating between the two. You are a true all-rounder and highly credible. 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 fin
YO! RESTAURANT Norwich, Norfolk
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
General Manager Operations - Norwich Contract: Full Time Salary: £40,202 - £42,201 Contracted Hours: 45 We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name. We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets. About You 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'll be doing: • As All Store Manager you will have complete responsibility for each and every area of the Restaurant. • You will be responsible for the profitability of your restaurant and have a keen eye and impact on each line of cost control in your restaurant. • You will be hands-on in supporting your Head Chef to achieve their Food Cost targets by ensuring adherence to spec, monitoring yields, checking orders and ensuring all our products are available at all times. • You will recognise labour as the biggest cost control centre in your restaurant and plan rota's well and minimise team turnover through great hiring, brilliant training and engaging your team. • You will deliver an exceptional guest experience across each & every shift. • You will be able to work all sections of the Kitchen with total confidence. • You will engage your team to keep them motivated, well informed, and passionate about YO! A natural communicator, you will use a variety of mediums to keep your team up to date and in the know. • People development is key as you rotate responsibilities around your Head Chef, Deputy Manager, Sous Chef & Team Leaders and challenge your team to develop. • You will be passionate about retaining your Team and know your turnover figures off by heart, you will know succession planning is key and are always one step ahead in ensuring you have the right people in the right place. • You will keep your people safe and happy with sound HR knowledge and coaching. You will be comfortable in dealing with HR situations and know where to seek the right advice. • You will utilise all feedback available to make well informed decisions on how to further improve the guest experience. • You will be keeping in tune with your local environment, you're always on the lookout for innovative ways to drive sales in your restaurant. 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 me