Job Ref: NOB2709
Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Location: London Portman Square, West London
Salary/Benefits: £14 to £18 per hour Including service charge.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 32 hours per week
Posted date: 08/10/2026
Closing date: 08/11/2026
At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, every exceptional dining experience begins with a warm welcome. As a Restaurant Host, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, setting the tone for their entire visit and ensuring every interaction reflects the renowned Nobu standard of hospitality.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised luxury brand where genuine service, attention to detail and guest connection are at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside an experienced Restaurant team, you'll play a key role in creating seamless and memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
The Role
As a Restaurant Host, you will manage the guest journey from arrival to departure, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, valued and cared for. Working closely with the Senior Maître D' and restaurant management team, you will coordinate reservations, oversee table allocations and help maintain a smooth flow of service throughout the restaurant. You'll anticipate guest needs, recognise returning guests and VIPs, and ensure every visit feels personal and tailored.
What You'll Be Doing
- Welcoming guests with warmth, professionalism and genuine hospitality.
- Managing reservations and table allocations to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Recognising guest preferences, special occasions and VIP requirements.
- Collaborating closely with the restaurant team to maintain service flow and maximise guest satisfaction.
- Responding confidently and professionally to guest requests and enquiries.
- Supporting the preparation of floor plans, reservations and service information.
- Building strong relationships with guests and creating memorable first impressions.
- Maintaining excellent communication with teams across the hotel.
- Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive and collaborative culture.
- Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an engaging and personable hospitality professional who genuinely enjoys creating exceptional guest experiences.
You'll be confident communicating with guests, highly organised and able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment. Previous experience in a guest-facing role within a restaurant, hotel or luxury hospitality setting is highly desirable.
Most importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding service.
Why Join Nobu?
- £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- Discounted stays across Nobu Hotels worldwide
- Outstanding career progression opportunities
- Learning and development programmes
- Free meals whilst on duty
- Discounted food and beverage
- Discounted wellness treatments and Pilates classes
- Up to 33 days annual leave through length of service
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hotel social events, celebrations and Employee Awards Night
- Wellness and volunteering initiatives
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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Nobu Host employer: Nobu Hotel London, Portman Square
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises guest satisfaction and employee well-being. With a commitment to professional growth, team members benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities in a luxury environment, all while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us in a dynamic setting where your contributions are valued and recognised, making every day rewarding.
Contact Details:
Nobu Hotel London, Portman Square Recruitment Team
