Sushi Chef

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in London is seeking a talented Sushi Chef to create and serve exquisite sushi dishes, upholding Nobu's high standards of quality and presentation. You will be responsible for ensuring all dishes are consistent and crafted beautifully, while also contributing ideas for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate comes with proven experience in fine dining environments and a passion for Japanese culinary traditions. Join our team and be part of an iconic dining experience.

Benefits

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays

Discounts on wellness treatments

Up to 33 holiday days

Life Assurance Scheme

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in luxury hospitality.
• Commitment to precision and artistry in food preparation.
• Ability to create unique Omakase and tasting menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, cook, and present sushi dishes.
• Ensure efficient operation of your station during service.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Exceptional knife skills

Understanding of Japanese culinary traditions

Passion for innovation

Job description

Job Ref : NOB2548

Branch : Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location : London Portman Square, West London

Salary / Benefits : Up to £36,000 including Tronc Service Charge and Benefits

Contract type : Permanent

Hours : Full Time

Hours per week : 42 hours per week

Posted date : 03 / 12 / 2025

Closing date : 05 / 01 / 2026

As a 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

What We’re Looking For

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.

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 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

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 249 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.