Banqueting Commis Chef

Job Ref

NOB2638

Branch

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location

London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits

£27,158 plus tronc and benefits

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Posted date

28/05/2026

Closing date

30/06/2026

As a Commis Chef, you will support the kitchen brigade in delivering dishes to the exceptional standards expected at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team, you will assist with food preparation, maintain high 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 section is organised, stocked and prepared for service
• Follow recipes and brand guidelines with consistency and attention to detail
• Maintain strong food hygiene, allergen and health and safety practices
• Support the receiving and correct storage of deliveries and ingredients
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean, safe and properly maintained
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen brigade during service
• Support and welcome new team members into the kitchen
• Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to work
• Be available to support other kitchen areas when required
• 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 consistency, cleanliness and teamwork. With a positive attitude and willingness to learn, you thrive in a fast paced kitchen and enjoy contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

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.