Job Ref: NOB2681 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: Up to £16 per hour including Tronc Service Charge and Benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Hours per week: 30 hours per week Posted date: 18/08/2026 Closing date: 18/09/2026
As a Breakfast Host (30 hours a week), you will be the first point of contact for guests each morning, setting the tone for a seamless and memorable breakfast experience. With warmth, organisation and attention to detail, you will ensure every guest feels welcomed, recognised and cared for from the moment they arrive.
Working closely with the breakfast and kitchen teams, you will help create a smooth and personalised guest journey that reflects the standards and energy of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square.
You will
- Welcome guests warmly and create a memorable first impression
- Review reservations, VIP arrivals and guest preferences ahead of service
- Ensure table plans and restaurant layouts are prepared and accurate
- Support smooth communication between the breakfast, kitchen and front office teams
- Anticipate guest needs and provide a personalised breakfast experience
- Handle guest queries and requests professionally and confidently
- Support and welcome new team members into the breakfast team
- Attend team briefings and contribute ideas to improve the guest experience
- Demonstrate a proactive and positive approach to work
- Be available to support other hotel departments when required
- Embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro in every interaction
What We’re Looking For
You bring experience in a guest facing hospitality role, ideally within a luxury restaurant or hotel environment. Organised, confident and personable, you enjoy creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a fast paced setting. With excellent communication skills and attention to detail, you take pride in delivering service that feels warm, seamless and genuine.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- £500 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
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with 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.
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Breakfast Host in City of Westminster employer: Nobu Hotel Portman Square
As a Hotel Manager at Nobu, you will thrive in a vibrant and dynamic work culture that prioritises service excellence and team engagement. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including medical cover and generous holiday allowances, as well as unique opportunities for personal and professional growth within the prestigious Nobu portfolio, this role offers a rewarding career path in the heart of luxury hospitality. Join us to lead with integrity and passion, while enjoying exclusive perks like discounted stays and wellness initiatives.
