Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Salary/Benefits: £27,158 plus £4,500 service charge and benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 08/10/2026
As a Lounge Bar Waiter, you will play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. From welcoming arrivals to delivering attentive, knowledgeable service, you will ensure every interaction reflects Nobu's standards and values. With an intuitive approach and a genuine smile, you will help guests feel relaxed, understood and cared for throughout their time with us.
You will
Create exceptional dining experiences for guests in the Lounge
Greet guests warmly and communicate clearly to ensure seamless service
Demonstrate strong knowledge of food and drink menus, including allergens and dietary requirements
Confidently explain Nobu food and beverage concepts and make thoughtful recommendations
Read tables and anticipate guest needs, tailoring service accordingly
Take and deliver orders accurately, coordinating closely with kitchen and bar teams
Prepare and maintain tables and service stations to the highest standards
Carry trays, plates and glassware safely and confidently
Assist with barista duties when required
Handle payments accurately and close tables correctly
Empower yourself to resolve guest concerns professionally and escalat where needed
Support and welcome new team members, contributing to a positive team culture
Attend briefings and meetings, sharing ideas to enhance the guest journey
Uphold all health, safety and company standards
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. You are confident, personable and guest-focused, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and take pride in delivering service that feels effortless, genuine and memorable.
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. 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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Lounge Bar Waiter 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.
