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Nobu Hotel Portman Square • London (West), London W1H 7BG

Pilates Instructor

About this role

Job Ref

NOB2618

Branch

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location

London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits

Competitive base salary, teaching incentive and benefits

Contract type

Flexi-Part Time

Hours

Part Time

Hours per week

Varied

Posted date

05/05/2026

Closing date

07/06/2026

At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, wellbeing is a core part of the guest experience. As a Pilates Instructor, you’ll bring the Nobu Pilates philosophy to life, guiding guests through inspiring, precise and thoughtfully designed sessions that promote strength, balance and overall wellbeing. Whether leading group classes or one-to-one sessions, you’ll create a welcoming, energising environment where every guest feels supported, challenged and cared for.

This role is ideal for a passionate Pilates professional who values technique, connection and exceptional guest experience.

You will

  • Deliver group and private Pilates sessions to the highest Nobu standards, creating a refined and personalised experience for every guest
  • Teach Classical Pilates across the mat and full apparatus including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Tower and Barrel
  • Design and adapt sessions to suit individual needs, abilities and fitness goals
  • Bring Nobu Pilates principles - Power, Precision and Pure - into every class and interaction
  • Maintain accurate guest records, feedback and progress notes in line with professional standards
  • Support the end-to-end guest journey, ensuring every visit reflects true Omotenashi
  • Work closely with the Pilates Director and Assistant Manager to support diary management and studio operations
  • Help nurture, grow and retain the Pilates client base through consistency, care and expertise
  • Maintain exceptional standards of safety, cleanliness and professionalism within the studio
  • Attend wellness, departmental and hotel-wide meetings and training sessions
  • Build strong relationships across Fitness & Wellness, Rooms and hotel teams
  • Act as an ambassador for Nobu values - Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
  • Demonstrate a positive, proactive and flexible approach to supporting guests and colleagues
  • Suggest improvements that enhance efficiency, service quality and guest experience

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 1 year’s Pilates Instructor experience in a luxury lifestyle environment
  • A full comprehensive Pilates qualification with a minimum of 400hrs is preferred (on Mat, Cadillac, Reformer, Wunda Chair, Barrels). Minimum requirement of Mat, Reformer and Chair certification.
  • Certified to teach beginner, intermediate and advance classes
  • Certified to teach all injuries and cases
  • Must have qualification in Pre and Post Natal Pilates teaching
  • Used to working flexible shift patterns and weekends
  • Experience of using booking and diary management systems is preferable

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

  • 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
  • The opportunity to have a say in the direction of our hotel by joining one of the many committees across the hotel.
  • Discounts in the Hotels F&B outlets
  • Eligibility for tuition or sponsorship
  • Free meals whilst on duty
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night
  • Discounted dry-cleaning
  • Discounted overnight stays

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.