Sushi Chef

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Two hotel-wide social events each year

Discounted overnight stays across Nobu

Discounted Pilates classes and well­-n

Opportunities to progress

Innovative learning and development

Wellness and volunteering initiatives

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 Senior Sushi Chef to join our luxury team, delivering Nobu’s signature dining experience with craftsmanship, creativity and uncompromising standards.

You will prepare, present and innovate sushi, maintain station efficiency, and collaborate on Omakase and tasting menus while upholding top hygiene and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef within a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment.
• Exceptional knife skills and a deep understanding of Japanese culinary traditions.
• Passion for craftsmanship, precision and innovation in sushi preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, cook and present sushi to Nobu’s exacting standards.
• Ensure the station runs efficiently during service.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency across dishes.
• Create Omakase, tasting and special menus with the Head Sushi Chef.
• Uphold strict hygiene and safety practices at all times.
• Train new team members and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Knife skills

Sushi chef experience

Japanese culinary tradition

Creativity & innovation

Job description

As a Senior Sushi Chef at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you'll be part of the team behind one of the most iconic culinary brands in the world. This role is about more than preparing sushi - it's about delivering an unforgettable dining experience through craftsmanship, creativity and Nobu's uncompromising standards. You will

• Prepare, cut, cook and present sushi dishes to Nobu's exacting standards
• Ensure your station is set up and operating efficiently throughout service
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency across all dishes
• Create Omakase, tasting and special menus in collaboration with the Head Sushi Chef
• Uphold strict hygiene, safety and sanitation practices at all times
• Store raw materials safely and maintain cleanliness in all areas
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance and report any issues promptly
• Maintain equipment in safe working condition and report breakdowns
• Handle allergy requests with care and communicate clearly with service teams
• Support and train new team members, fostering collaboration and excellence
• Attend team briefings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive approach to work and guest care
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

You bring proven experience as a Sushi Chef within a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment. You have exceptional knife skills, a deep understanding of Japanese culinary traditions and a passion for innovation. With a commitment to precision and artistry, you'll help deliver Nobu's signature dining experience.

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.

• £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 programs
• 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