Pastry Sous Chef

Job Ref: NOB2615 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: £44,800 plus Tronc and Benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 30/04/2026 Closing date: 01/06/2026

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As a Pastry Sous Chef at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, youll play a key leadership role within our pastry and culinary team guiding chefs, elevating creativity and helping bring the Nobu pastry vision to life. Youll combine technical expertise with a calm, collaborative approach, ensuring every dish reflects Nobus commitment to quality, elegance and innovation. With a passion for flavour, design and service, youll support the Executive Chef in delivering memorable guest experiences across the hotel.
You will Lead pastry preparation and ensure exceptional quality, presentation and consistency across all kitchens
Support menu development, creativity and innovation in line with Nobus culinary vision
Communicate menu details, allergens and key information clearly to relevant teams
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
Assist with managing budgets, stock control, equipment and labour planning
Train, mentor and support chefs at all levels, fostering development and teamwork
Contribute to marketing activations and the creation of unique pastry experiences
Respond to audits, support operational needs and collaborate effectively across departments
Uphold Nobu values while delivering a calm, positive and proactive leadership style.
What Were Looking For You are an experienced pastry professional with a strong background in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants. You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy leading, training and inspiring a team. With excellent organisational skills, a passion for innovation and a genuine commitment to hospitality, youll help shape an exceptional pastry offering that enhances the guest journey at every step.
Benefits of Joining Our Team £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
Two hotel-wide social events each year, including our Employee Awards Night
Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide
Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments
Exciting opportunities for career progression within the hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
Innovative learning and development programmes
Wellness and volunteering initiatives
Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts on all food and beverage
Free meals while on duty
Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 243 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.
We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted. xwzovoh
You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.