Company
YO! RESTAURANT
Location
Leeds
Job type
Part-time
Posted
26 days ago
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Job description
Team Member FoH
Operations - Leeds Trinity
Contract:
Salary: £12.71
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 services desi
Operations - Leeds Trinity
Contract:
Salary: £12.71
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 services desi
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What is the National Living Wage for restaurant workers aged 21 and over in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per the UK Government, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in restaurant jobs is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers under 21 receive £10.15 per hour, with no separate rate for tipped roles. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including training shifts.
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What visa is required for non-UK citizens to work in restaurant jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per the UK Government, non-UK citizens need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed restaurant employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code. The visa allows up to 5 years stay and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued after 6 April 2026 rules apply.
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Do restaurant jobs in the United Kingdom require a food hygiene certificate in 2026?
As per the UK Government, restaurant workers handling food must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, which costs £20-£30 and is valid for 3 years. Employers must ensure all staff complete this training within 3 months of starting, with no formal education minimum beyond this.
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What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave for restaurant staff in the United Kingdom?
As per the UK Government, restaurant workers cannot average more than 48 hours per week unless they opt out in writing, with at least 11 hours rest between shifts. Full-time staff receive 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year including bank holidays, calculated as 28 days for a 5-day week.
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