Sushi Prep Chef

Nobu Hotel Portman Square; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury hotel in London seeks a Sushi Prep Chef to deliver the exceptional quality that defines its dining experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in sushi preparation and a strong understanding of Japanese culinary traditions. Responsibilities include preparing sushi dishes to high standards, ensuring efficiency in the kitchen, and maintaining strict hygiene practices. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, in a vibrant team environment promoting personal and professional growth.

Benefits

£1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties

Discounted wellness treatments

Opportunities for progression

Innovative learning and development programs

Up to 33 holiday days via length of service

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on food and beverage

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in sushi preparation within a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment.
• Great knife skills and a strong understanding of Japanese culinary traditions.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut and present sushi dishes to Nobu’s exacting standards.
• Ensure your station is set up and operating efficiently throughout service.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Sushi preparation experience

Knife skills

Understanding of Japanese culinary traditions

Proactive attitude

Commitment to excellence

Job description

Job Ref: NOB2577 | Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square | Location: London Portman Square, West London | Salary/Benefits: £27,685 plus £3,500 service charge and Benefits | Contract type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Hours per week: 42 hours per week | Posted date: 10/02/2026 | Closing date: 12/03/2026

Role Overview

As a Sushi Prep Chef at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you’ll play a key role in delivering the artistry and quality that define Nobu’s globally renowned dining experience. This role demands precision, passion and a commitment to the highest culinary standards – ensuring every dish reflects Nobu’s signature approach to Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut and present sushi dishes to Nobu’s exacting standards
• Ensure your station is set up and operating efficiently throughout service
• Follow Nobu recipes and maintain consistency across all dishes
• Guarantee 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 experience in sushi preparation within a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment. You have great knife skills, a strong understanding of Japanese culinary traditions and a passion for precision. With a proactive attitude and a commitment to excellence, 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.