Breakfast Barista

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Discounted stays

Wellness treatments

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellness initiatives

Holiday days 33

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Food & beverage discounts

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square seeks a Breakfast Barista to craft coffee and tea experiences for our guests, with Nobu hospitality at its core. You will prepare and serve tea, coffee and other beverages to Nobu standards, maintain the barista station, keep the area clean and stocked, and support the team with warm, attentive service in a luxury setting.

Role is 30 hours per week across 5 shifts (6am–12pm).

Qualifications

• You have experience as a barista, ideally in a luxury setting.
• You are passionate about coffee and detail‑oriented.
• You work well in a fast‑paced environment with care for quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve tea, coffee and other beverages to Nobu standards.
• Maintain barista station, keep area clean and well stocked.
• Interact with guests, make recommendations and provide friendly service.
• Support and train new team members and participate in team briefings.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Salary/Benefits: £20,368 plus £3,500 service charge and benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Posted date: 19/10/2026

As a Breakfast 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.

You will

• 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

Role 30 hours a week, 5 shifts and timings 6am - 12pm

What We’re Looking For

You bring experience in a barista 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

• 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.