Barista

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Lounge Barista to create crafted coffee and tea experiences for guests. You will prepare beverages, maintain a polished barista station, and interact warmly with guests. Ideal candidates have experience in hospitality, particularly in luxury settings. This role includes exciting benefits and opportunities for progression within the hotel chain.

Benefits

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties

Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments

Opportunities for progression

Exciting wellness initiatives

Up to 33 holiday days

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on food and beverage

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a barista or hospitality role, ideally in a luxury setting.
• Ability to provide attentive, genuine, and friendly service.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where quality and care matter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and tea to Nobu standards.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the menu, including specialty drinks.
• Ensure the Barista station is set up and closed down accurately and on time.
• Interact with guests to take orders and make recommendations.

Skills

Experience in a barista or hospitality role

Passion for coffee

Attention to detail

Warm personality

Job description

Closing date: 06/12/2025

The Role

As the Lounge Barista at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you’ll be the creator of crafted coffee and tea experiences for our guests. With precision, warmth and attention to detail, you’ll ensure every drink is perfectly prepared and every interaction reflects Nobu’s signature hospitality.

• Prepare and serve tea, coffee and other beverages to Nobu standards
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the menu, including specialty drinks
• Ensure the Barista station is set up and closed down accurately and on time
• Keep the coffee area clean, tidy and fully stocked throughout your shift
• Check brewing equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly
• Provide attentive, genuine and friendly service to every guest
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver personalised, crafted experiences
• Interact with guests, take orders and make recommendations confidently
• Support and train new team members, fostering a collaborative environment
• Attend team briefings and contribute ideas for service improvement
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive approach to work and guest care
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and statutory standards
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
• Perform any other duties as required

What We’re Looking For

You bring experience in a barista or hospitality role, ideally within a luxury setting. You’re passionate about coffee, detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality and care matter most. With a warm personality and a flair for presentation, you’ll help create memorable moments for every guest.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• £1000 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
• 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 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.