Director of Food and Beverage


Company:	Nobu Hotel Portman Square
Salary:	£100,000 to £100,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London (West), W1H 7BG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Ref: NOB2695

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location: London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary, Service charge, Enhanced benefits and Bonus

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 18/09/2026

Closing date: 18/10/2026

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Beverage to lead our diverse Food & Beverage operation.

This is an opportunity to join the Executive Committee of a globally recognised brand and shape the strategic direction of the operation encompassing the Nobu Restaurant & Bar, Kitchens, Lounge, Breakfast, In-Room Dining and Meetings & Events. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive commercial success, inspire high-performing teams and ensure every guest experience reflects the excellence that defines Nobu.

Why Join Nobu?

Join one of the world's most recognised luxury hospitality brands

Executive leadership role with significant influence across the hotel

Lead an established and diverse Food & Beverage operation

Drive innovation, growth and guest experience within a market-leading business

Work alongside exceptional culinary, commercial and operational leaders

Global career opportunities across the wider Nobu portfolio

Competitive salary, tronc, performance bonus and executive benefits package

Culture driven by Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial performance and operational excellence of all Food & Beverage outlets and services within the hotel.

You will oversee a broad and dynamic outlet portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong financial performance and industry-leading guest experiences. As a member of the Executive Committee, you will help shape the future direction of the hotel while maintaining Nobu's reputation as an acclaimed culinary destination.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing strategic and operational leadership across all Food & Beverage departments

Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the hotel as a member of the Executive Committee

Developing and implementing innovative Food & Beverage strategies that drive guest satisfaction and revenue growth

Leading and inspiring a large multi-department team to consistently deliver exceptional service standards

Driving commercial performance through revenue optimisation, strategic promotions and business development initiatives

Managing budgets, forecasts and financial performance while controlling food, beverage and labour costs

Partnering closely with the Executive Chef to deliver industry-leading culinary experiences and menu innovation

Overseeing Meetings & Events operations, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional client experiences

Building strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Revenue and Operations teams to maximise business opportunities

Championing guest feedback initiatives and implementing continuous improvement strategies

Recruiting, developing and mentoring future leaders through coaching, training and succession planning

Embedding a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance

Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, food safety and licensing regulations

Supporting sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the division

Monitoring KPIs and implementing action plans to continuously improve operational and financial performance

Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an inspirational hospitality leader with a proven track record of delivering commercial success, operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences within

Significant senior Food & Beverage leadership experience within a luxury hotel or premium hospitality environment

Experience managing multiple outlets and large operational teams

Strong commercial acumen with responsibility for budgets, forecasting and financial performance

A passion for exceptional guest experiences and service excellence

Proven experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams

Strong strategic planning and change management capabilities

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience working closely with culinary teams to drive innovation and operational excellence

A hands-on leadership style combined with strong business acumen

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment

About Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Operated by Iconic Hotels and Resorts, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 243 luxury guest rooms and suites, the acclaimed Nobu Restaurant, elegant event spaces and ballroom in the heart of Marylebone. One of London's leading luxury lifestyle hotels, it offers an exceptional blend of contemporary luxury and Japanese-inspired hospitality.

Shape the Future of Food & Beverage at Nobu

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence the guest experience, drive commercial success and develop the next generation of hospitality talent within a prestigious luxury lifestyle brands.

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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