Sushi Prep Chef

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; 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 wellnes

Opportunities to progress within our h

Innovative learning and development

Exciting wellness and volunteering

Up to 33 holiday days

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 Sushi Prep Chef to deliver Nobu’s renowned Japanese cuisine with precision and passion. You’ll prepare, cut and present sushi to exacting standards, maintain a clean workstation and follow Nobu recipes to ensure consistency across dishes.

You will train new team members, support service, and act as an ambassador for Nobu’s values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro. This full‑time role offers opportunities for development and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in sushi preparation within a luxury hospitality or fine dining environment.
• Great knife skills and precision.
• Strong understanding of Japanese culinary traditions and techniques.
• A proactive, passionate approach to delivering excellence.

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

Skills

Sushi prep

Knife skills

Japanese cuisine

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

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.

You will

• 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