Nobu Commis Chef


Company:	Nobu Hotel Portman Square
Salary:	£31,000 to £31,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London (West), W1H 7BG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Ref: NOB2708

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location: London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits: £27,518 plus £3,000 tronc and benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Posted date: 08/10/2026

Closing date: 08/11/2026

As a Commis Chef, you will support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dishes that reflect the quality, creativity and consistency of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team, you will assist with food preparation, maintain the highest standards of hygiene and organisation, and contribute to a smooth and efficient kitchen operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef looking to develop their skills within a luxury hotel and internationally recognised culinary brand.

You will

Assist with the preparation and presentation of dishes to Nobu standards

Ensure your designated section is organised, stocked and ready for service

Follow recipes, portion controls and brand guidelines with consistency and attention to detail

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

Receive and store deliveries correctly, ensuring quality and stock rotation standards are maintained

Keep kitchen equipment clean, safe and report any maintenance issues promptly

Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen and restaurant teams throughout service

Support and welcome new team members into the kitchen

Attend team briefings and contribute ideas to improve quality and efficiency

Be available to support other kitchen areas when required

Demonstrate a proactive, positive and team focused approach to work

Embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro in every interaction

What We're Looking For

You have a genuine passion for food and are eager to develop your culinary skills within a luxury kitchen environment. Organised, hardworking and detail focused, you take pride in delivering consistently high standards while working as part of a busy team.

You are committed to maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards, enjoy learning from experienced chefs and thrive in a fast paced environment where quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything you do.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Free meals while on duty

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

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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