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
- A natural role model with a hunger for success and delivering exceptional results
- Curious, ambitious, and always looking to learn and grow
- Takes pride in doing things the right way, every time
- Positive, enthusiastic, and full of energy
- Thrives on challenges with a proactive, can-do mindset
- Excited to be part of a growing success story
What you’ll be doing:
As a General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind an exceptional guest experience and a brilliant place to work—leading a team that brings energy, pride, and personality to every shift.
- Creating a restaurant where guests feel welcomed, valued, and excited to return
- Leading a culture where your team feels supported, motivated, and proud of what they do
- Building a strong, engaged team that works together and delivers great service naturally
- Setting the tone on shift—leading from the front and bringing energy to every service
- Developing people so they can grow, progress, and reach their full potential
- Making your restaurant a place where great talent wants to stay and thrive
- Encouraging a guest‑first mindset in everything your team does
- Acting on feedback and insight to constantly improve the guest experience
- Creating an environment that feels safe, inclusive, and supportive for everyone
- Inspiring confidence in your leadership team so they can step up and succeed
- Staying connected to your local area and ensuring your restaurant feels relevant, vibrant, and part of the community
We’re proud to offer:
- Fantastic working hours
- Free YO! food – 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 Restaurant menu is plant‑led and we are proud member of the Global Tuna Alliance
- Free trip to Japan! – our Annual Awards ceremony celebrates your success – with the winners being awarded a trip to Japan
- Job security – Joining an award‑winning, globally expanding business gives you the opportunity grow your career alongside us
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