At a Glance
- Tasks: Support culinary leadership, oversee kitchen operations, and create innovative dishes.
- Company: Join the prestigious Nobu Hotel London Portman Square team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts, wellness initiatives, and up to 33 holiday days.
- Other info: Embrace teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement in a vibrant setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen and elevate your culinary skills in a luxury environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef with strong culinary skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, our kitchens are driven by innovation, precision and genuine hospitality. As Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the culinary leadership team, helping to deliver exceptional dining experiences while developing and inspiring the chefs around you.
Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, you will help oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation, and contribute to the continued success of one of London's leading luxury lifestyle hotels.
You will:
- Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
- Lead service within your area, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
- Maintain consistency in quality, presentation and adherence to Nobu recipes and standards
- Support menu development, tastings and the creation of innovative new dishes
- Monitor food quality, stock levels and kitchen organisation throughout service
- Help manage food costs, minimise waste and support overall kitchen profitability
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
- Coach, train and develop junior chefs, creating a positive and collaborative environment
- Support the induction and ongoing development of new team members
- Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Attend kitchen briefings and contribute ideas to improve quality, efficiency and guest satisfaction
- Ensure company and statutory standards are followed at all times
- Demonstrate a proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach to work
- Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
What We're Looking For:
You are an experienced Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality environment and enjoy supporting and developing those around you.
With strong culinary skills, excellent organisation and a positive leadership style, you take pride in maintaining high standards while contributing to a culture of teamwork, creativity and continuous improvement.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- 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.
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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