Reservations Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend

Social events

Overnight stays discount

Wellness discounts

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellness & volunteering

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Food & beverage discounts

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking a Reservations Manager on a 12-month maternity cover basis to lead the Reservations team, maximise occupancy and revenue, and uphold the Nobu standard of guest service.

You will oversee daily operations, analyse booking trends, and support the Director of Revenue, while promoting cross-selling of hotel services and maintaining OPERA accuracy. Start anticipated in late November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Reservations, Revenue or Front Office leadership within a luxury hotel environment.
• Commercially aware, highly organised and confident leading a team.
• Knowledge of OPERA and hotel reservation systems is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Reservations team, creating a positive, high-performing and guest-focused culture.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of Reservations and ensure service standards are met.
• Manage room reservations to maximise occupancy, revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor booking patterns and trends to optimise performance and drive revenue.
• Support revenue management activities and deputise for the Director of Revenue when required.
• Ensure the reservations team cross-sells other hotel services.
• Manage departmental rotas and staffing levels.
• Maintain expert knowledge of OPERA and ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor guest feedback and reviews, identifying opportunities to improve service.
• Support training, coaching and development across the Reservations team.
• Build strong relationships with Front Office and other departments.
• Develop and maintain Reservations SOPs and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu values.

Skills

Reservations leadership

Revenue management

Front Office leadership

OPERA knowledge

Tools

OPERA

Job description

Job Ref: NOB2689
Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Location: London Portman Square, West London
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary plus rooms service charge and benefits
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 03/09/2026
Closing date: 03/10/2026

As Reservations Manager (Maternity Cover) at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you will lead the Reservations team in delivering outstanding service while maximising room revenue and occupancy. Working closely with the Director of Revenue, you will oversee day-to-day reservation operations, identify booking trends and opportunities, and ensure every guest interaction reflects the exceptional standards of the Nobu brand.
This is a 12-month maternity cover opportunity and an exciting chance for a commercially minded hospitality professional to play a key role within one of London's leading luxury lifestyle hotels. Proposed start in late November 2026

You will

• Lead and develop the Reservations team, creating a positive, high-performing and guest-focused culture.
• Oversee the efficient day-to-day operation of the Reservations department and ensure service standards are consistently achieved.
• Manage room reservations to maximise occupancy, revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor booking patterns and trends, identifying opportunities to optimise performance and drive revenue.
• Support revenue management activities and deputise for the Director of Revenue when required.
• Ensure the reservations team actively promotes and cross-sells other hotel services and facilities.
• Manage departmental rotas effectively, ensuring staffing levels are aligned with business demands and labour budgets.
• Maintain expert knowledge of OPERA and ensure all reservation data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor guest feedback and reviews, identifying opportunities to improve service and recognise success.
• Support training, coaching and development across the Reservations team, encouraging growth and progression.
• Build strong relationships with Front Office and other hotel departments to enhance communication and guest experience.
• Develop and maintain Reservations SOPs and standards, ensuring consistent operation across the department.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy and guest satisfaction.
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro.

What We're Looking For

You have experience in Reservations, Revenue or Front Office leadership within a luxury hotel environment and possess a strong understanding of hotel operations, guest service and revenue performance.
You are commercially aware, highly organised and confident leading a team. With strong communication skills and attention to detail, you can balance operational excellence with an exceptional guest experience. Knowledge of OPERA and hotel reservation systems is highly beneficial.
You are passionate about hospitality, enjoy developing others and thrive in a fast-paced environment where service and performance go hand in hand.

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 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.