Breakfast Host

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Awards Night

Discounted overnight stays

Discounted wellness treatments

Learning and development opportunities

28 days holiday

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free meals while on duty

Job summary

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking a Breakfast Host to be the first point of contact for guests each morning. In this role, you will create a warm and memorable breakfast experience, working closely with the breakfast and kitchen teams to ensure every guest is welcomed and cared for.

Your role involves managing table layouts, reviewing reservations, and handling guest requests professionally. If you have experience in a guest-facing hospitality role with a knack for organization and

Qualifications

• Experience in a guest-facing hospitality role, ideally in a luxury environment.
• Organized, confident, and personable, able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and create memorable first impressions.
• Review reservations and guest preferences ahead of service.
• Ensure table plans and restaurant layouts are prepared.
• Support communication between breakfast, kitchen, and front office teams.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide a personalized breakfast experience.
• Handle guest queries and requests professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

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
• Be 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