Nobu Bartender

The Role

Nobu Bartender - Crafting cocktails and connections with precision and personality

As a Nobu Bartender at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you’ll be at the heart of our bar experience - blending creativity, care and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional service. From signature cocktails to seasonal creations, you’ll ensure every drink is perfectly prepared and every guest feels welcomed, relaxed and inspired.

You will

• Create an exceptional service experience for every guest
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to Nobu standards
• Contribute to the development of seasonal and promotional cocktails
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the bar menu including beer, wine, sake and cocktails
• Ensure accurate use of MICROS and follow company cash handling procedures
• Set up and close down the bar with precision, ensuring cleanliness and readiness
• Provide attentive, genuine and friendly service that reflects Nobu values
• Tailor service for VIP guests and regular visitors
• Support and train new team members, fostering a collaborative environment
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver personalised, crafted experiences
• Strive for excellent guest reviews and satisfaction
• Feel empowered to make decisions that enhance the guest experience
• Attend team briefings and contribute ideas for service improvement
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive approach to work and guest care
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and statutory standards
• Liaise effectively with all departments to ensure smooth operations
• Act as an ambassador for Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
• Perform any other duties as required

What We’re Looking For

You bring experience in a high-end bar or hospitality setting, with a passion for mixology and guest service. You’re creative, confident and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every detail matters. With a warm personality and a flair for presentation, you’ll help create memorable moments for every guest who takes a seat at the bar.

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 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.