Meeting and Events Waiter and Waitress

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality venue in London is seeking an Events Waiter or Waitress to create exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will be responsible for effective communication, menu knowledge, and understanding guest needs. This role offers numerous benefits including a referral scheme, discounted stays, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays

Discounted wellness treatments

Opportunities for progression

Free meals while on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to create exceptional dining experiences.
• Effective communication skills with guests and colleagues.
• Knowledge of food and drink menus including allergens.
• Ability to read tables and understand guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional dining experience across event spaces.
• Communicate effectively to guests and colleagues.
• Have knowledge of menu items for guest recommendations.
• Act as an ambassador for the company.

Skills

Exceptional dining experience

Effective communication

Knowledge of food and drink menus

Understanding guest needs

Team ambassador

Job description

Closing date: 30/08/2025

As an Events Waiter or Waitress , you will be responsible for creating and delivering an exceptional experience for our guests. Your tasks as an Events Waiter or Waitress will include but will not be limited to:

• To create an exceptional dining experience for our guests across our events spaces within the hotel including our Ballroom
• Communicate effectively and respectfully to guests and fellow colleagues on all levels.
• Have full knowledge of our food and drink menu’s including allergens and dietary requirements.
• Read tables and understand guests’ needs and dislikes so you are able to recommend items.
• To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as someone who embodies our values and commitment to our teams.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including 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 portfolio
• Mental Health First Aiders within the team
• Access to Hospitality Action
• Up to 33 holiday days through length of service (25 days for those on 4 on 4 off)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts off all food and beverage
• Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks)
• Flu Vaccinations
• Wellness 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 249 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.