Lounge Bar Commis Waiter

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two hotel wide social events each year

Discounted overnight stays across Nobu

Discounted Pilates classes and well•be

Up to 33 holiday days through length

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on all food and beverage

Free meals while on duty

Job summary

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking a committed Commis Waiter/Waitress to join our Lounge team. You'll deliver warm service, learn menu knowledge and grow within a globally renowned brand.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary with service charge and benefits, plus opportunities to develop your hospitality career in luxury settings. Salary: £26,435 plus £3,000 service charge and benefits; contract is Permanent and hours are Full Time.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to deliver outstanding guest service.
• You'll be a strong team player, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in creating memorable moments for our guests.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience is beneficial but what matters most is your enthusiasm, personality and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, engaging and attentive service throughout the guest journey.
• Serving food and beverages with confidence while accurately communicating menu and drink offerings.
• Creating exceptional dining experiences by anticipating guest needs and responding professionally to requests.
• Maintaining immaculate presentation standards across the Lounge and dining areas.
• Preparing and resetting tables to ensure every guest arrives to a welcoming environment.
• Working collaboratively with Culinary, Food & Beverage and Hotel teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Developing product knowledge to confidently make recommendations and personalise guest experiences.
• Handling payments accurately and ensuring operational procedures are followed.
• Maintaining health, safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro.

Job description

Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Salary/Benefits: £26,435 plus £3,000 service charge and benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 08/10/2026

At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, every guest experience is crafted with care, attention to detail and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and guest-focused

Commis Waiter/Waitress to join our Lounge team. Whether you're taking the next step in your hospitality career or looking to develop your skills within a luxury environment, this is an exciting opportunity to learn, grow and thrive with a globally recognised brand.

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll deliver exceptional food and beverage service, build meaningful guest connections and help create memorable experiences every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering warm, engaging and attentive service throughout the guest journey.
• Serving food and beverages with confidence while accurately communicating menu and drink offerings.
• Creating exceptional dining experiences by anticipating guest needs and responding professionally to requests.
• Maintaining immaculate presentation standards across the Lounge and dining areas.
• Preparing and resetting tables to ensure every guest arrives to a welcoming environment.
• Working collaboratively with Culinary, Food & Beverage and Hotel teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Developing product knowledge to confidently make recommendations and personalise guest experiences.
• Handling payments accurately and ensuring operational procedures are followed.
• Maintaining health, safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for hospitality, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to deliver outstanding guest service.
• You'll be a strong team player, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in creating memorable moments for our guests.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience is beneficial but what matters most is your enthusiasm, personality and commitment to excellence.

Why Join Nobu?

• 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.