Head Chef Operations - Milton Keynes
Contract: Full Time
Salary: GBP36,202 - GBP38,201
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. Today, we have over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, and grocery products including pre-packaged sushi in major 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, with an appetite for success and a desire to deliver exceptional results.
* You will be ambitious and eager to learn.
* You will always strive to do your best.
* You will be enthusiastic and maintain a positive attitude.
* You will embrace challenges with a 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 and guests.
Leading and inspiring the kitchen team, you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to specifications, and can prepare each YO! dish brilliantly. Your mantra is "Happy teams, Happy guests," which you instill across the team. You are passionate about delivering an incredible guest experience, developing your team to Super Squad status, and driving profitability through effective control of food costs.
You are comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, capable of cutting fish, cooking rice, rolling sushi, and preparing kitchens daily. You are also an inspirational leader, running energetic shifts and ensuring each part of the day delivers an outstanding experience for guests and team members.
We're proud to offer:
* Excellent working hours
* Free YO! food – enjoy your favourite dish on every shift from our menu
* Opportunity to grow with YO! – we will fund your professional qualifications up to Degree level while you work
* Support services to enhance your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including private medical health plans and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
* Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers via our reward platform
* 50% off your food when dining with us, plus for 3 friends
* Recognition of sustainability efforts – sourcing 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources, zero use of species classified as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
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