Job Description

Job Ref:

NOB2441

Branch:

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location:

London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40 hours per week

Posted date:

26/06/2025

Closing date:

28/07/2025

THE ROLE

As Pastry Sous Chef you will be responsible for the operational running of the pastry kitchen within the all-day dining restaurant. Your role will be to maintain the highest level of standards in the kitchen and in the execution and delivery of all dishes. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to:


To assist the Executive Chef in creating a highly regarded kitchen environment which meets the Nobu standards and expectations. To maintain a clean and tidy kitchen with regular stock checks, labelling audits, equipment checks, and adhering to all health and safety requirements. To ensure stock is correctly managed and a proper inventory recorded. To build and maintain good relationships with suppliers in regards to ordering and receiving stock. To assist the Executive Chef with the creation and development of innovative pastry menu ideas. To ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standard with the utmost care in presentation. To be able to work efficiently and accurately within a high pressure, high volume kitchen. Assist in the achievement of budgeted food sales, labour costs and profitability. To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as a strong leader who embodies our values and commitment to our teams. To offer strong leadership, mentoring, and guidance to your team.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

1000 Refer a Friend Scheme 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night Discounted dry-cleaning Discounted overnight stays Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio Access to a suite of innovative and varied learning and project opportunities Exciting wellness and volunteering opportunities 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) which will increase through length of service Life Assurance Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Discounts off all food and beverage Free meals whilst on duty

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Pastry Sous Chef role within the luxury hotel market. Strong understanding of menu development, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, inventory controls and food cost controls.

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 249 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.