Staff Restaurant Chef

Job Ref: NOB2636 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: Up to £28,724 plus trone service charge and benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 27/05/2026 Closing date: 29/06/2026

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

As a Staff Restaurant Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high quality meals for our colleagues while maintaining the highest kitchen standards. You will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing and energy of the team by ensuring the staff restaurant offers fresh, balanced and well presented food every day.
Working closely with the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team, you will help maintain a positive kitchen environment while ensuring all food is prepared safely, efficiently and in line with Nobu standards.
You will Prepare and deliver high quality meals for the staff restaurant
Manage and oversee the daily staff restaurant menu offering
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, preparation and presentation
Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and operating efficiently at all times
Carry out stock checks, labelling and equipment checks regularly
Maintain strong food hygiene and health and safety practices
Contribute ideas for new dishes and menu improvements within budget
Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade
Support and train new team members where required
Attend team briefings and share ideas to improve operations
Communicate effectively with departments across the hotel
Maintain compliance with company policies and statutory regulations
Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to work
Act as an ambassador for Nobu, embodying our values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
What Were Looking For You bring experience working in a professional kitchen environment and take pride in producing quality, well balanced food. Organised and reliable, you are confident managing your section while maintaining strong hygiene and safety standards. With a collaborative approach and positive attitude, you enjoy supporting your colleagues and contributing to a kitchen environment that values teamwork and consistency.
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
Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
Innovative learning and development opportunities
Exciting 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.