Pastry Junior Sous Chef


Company:	Nobu Hotel Portman Square
Salary:	£41,000 - £46,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London (West), W1H 7BG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Ref: NOB2676

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location: London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits: £41,161 plus c. £5,000 Tronc and Benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Posted date: 13/08/2026

Closing date: 13/09/2026

At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, our kitchens are driven by innovation, precision and genuine hospitality. As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the culinary leadership team, helping to deliver exceptional dining experiences while developing and inspiring the chefs around you.

Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will help oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation, and contribute to the continued success of one of London's leading luxury lifestyle hotels.

You will

Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations

Lead service within your area, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards

Maintain consistency in quality, presentation and adherence to Nobu recipes and standards

Support menu development, tastings and the creation of innovative new dishes

Monitor food quality, stock levels and kitchen organisation throughout service

Help manage food costs, minimise waste and support overall kitchen profitability

Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management

Coach, train and develop junior chefs, creating a positive and collaborative environment

Support the induction and ongoing development of new team members

Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience

Attend kitchen briefings and contribute ideas to improve quality, efficiency and guest satisfaction

Ensure company and statutory standards are followed at all times

Demonstrate a proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach to work

Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality environment and enjoy supporting and developing those around you.

With strong culinary skills, excellent organisation and a positive leadership style, you take pride in maintaining high standards while contributing to a culture of teamwork, creativity and continuous improvement.

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.

You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.

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