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 creative 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

You’re not just a manager—you’re a leader, motivator, and culture creator.

You bring:

- A natural flair for leadership and delivering standout results
- Curiosity, ambition, and a love for learning and growing
- Pride in doing things the right way, every time
- Positive energy that lifts the whole team
- A proactive, can-do mindset that thrives on challenges
- Excitement to be part of something big and growing

Key Responsibilities

This is your stage. As General Manager, you’ll lead from the front and create a place people love—both guests and your team.

- Creating a restaurant experience that keeps guests coming back for more
- Building a culture where your team feel supported, valued, and motivated
- Growing a strong, engaged team that works brilliantly together
- Leading every shift with energy, positivity, and presence
- Developing your people so they progress and thrive
- Making your restaurant a place top talent wants to stay
- Championing a guest-first mindset in everything you do
- Using feedback and insights to keep improving the experience
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all




- Empowering your leadership team to step up and succeed
- Connecting with your local community and keeping things fresh and relevant

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 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 to grow your career alongside us

About us:

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

- Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
- Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
- 63 YO! restaurants
- 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen

Our Values

Think like an owner. Be passionate. Speak openly. Move fast, together.

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📌 General Manager (Stratford)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Stratford