Chef de Partie

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Discounted stays across Nobu Hotels

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development programmes

Free meals on duty

Discounted food & beverage

Wellness & Pilates initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, a Chef de Partie is sought to join the Lounge Kitchen team, delivering dishes to the highest Nobu standards. The role demands ownership of your station and collaboration with a senior culinary team to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

We value enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to developing your career within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand. This is a full-time, on-site position in London.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie seeking progression.
• Organised, quality-driven and committed to culinary excellence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Nobu standards for your section.
• Maintain station readiness and efficient service throughout shifts.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and stock control and labeling.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality.
• Coach and develop junior chefs and uphold Nobu values.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Demi Chef de Partie ready for next

Food safety & hygiene

Stock control & labeling

Job description

Job Ref: NOB2712

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location: London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits: £32,441 plus circa £5,000 service charge and benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Posted date: 13/10/2026

Closing date: 13/11/2026

At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, exceptional food is at the heart of every guest experience. We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our Lounge Kitchen team, delivering beautifully crafted dishes while maintaining the exceptional standards that have made Nobu one of the world's most recognised hospitality brands.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career within a fast-paced luxury environment, working alongside experienced chefs and contributing to an innovative dining offering. The role is responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards whilst ensuring consistency, quality and operational excellence across your section.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the quality, creativity and attention to detail of the Nobu name.

Working closely with the senior culinary team, you'll support daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food standards and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. You'll also play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members while contributing to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards while maintaining consistency and quality across your section.
• Ensuring your station is fully prepared and operating efficiently throughout service.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times, including stock control, labelling and equipment care.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service.
• Supporting and developing junior chefs through coaching, training and guidance.
• Maintaining excellent product knowledge and ensuring all dishes are prepared in line with Nobu recipes and standards.
• Managing allergy requests with the highest level of care and attention.
• Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a passionate and ambitious chef who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a high-performing kitchen environment.

You’ll have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie looking for the next step. You’ll be organised, quality-driven and committed to maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

Most importantly, you’ll bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a desire to grow your career within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand.

Why Join Nobu?

• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Discounted stays across Nobu Hotels worldwide
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Industry-leading learning and development programmes
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Discounted food and beverage
• Discounted wellness treatments and Pilates classes
• Up to 33 days annual leave through length of service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee social events and Awards Night
• Wellness and volunteering initiatives

Join the Nobu Family

If you're passionate about exceptional food, eager to develop your skills and ready to be part of one of London's leading luxury hospitality destinations, we'd love to hear from you.

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.