Pastry Sous Chef

Job Ref: NOB2566Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman SquareLocation: London Portman Square, West LondonSalary/Benefits: £43,500 plus Tronc Service Charge and BenefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 hours per weekPosted date: 02/02/2026Closing date: 04/03/2026

As a Pastry Sous Chef at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you’ll play a key leadership role within our pastry and culinary team — guiding chefs, elevating creativity and helping bring the Nobu pastry vision to life. You’ll combine technical expertise with a calm, collaborative approach, ensuring every dish reflects Nobu’s commitment to quality, elegance and innovation. With a passion for flavour, design and service, you’ll support the Executive Chef in delivering memorable guest experiences across the hotel.

You will

• Lead pastry preparation and ensure exceptional quality, presentation and consistency across all kitchens
• Support menu development, creativity and innovation in line with Nobu’s culinary vision
• Communicate menu details, allergens and key information clearly to relevant teams
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Assist with managing budgets, stock control, equipment and labour planning
• Train, mentor and support chefs at all levels, fostering development and teamwork
• Contribute to marketing activations and the creation of unique pastry experiences
• Respond to audits, support operational needs and collaborate effectively across departments
• Uphold Nobu values while delivering a calm, positive and proactive leadership style.

What We’re Looking For

 

You are an experienced pastry professional with a strong background in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants. You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy leading, training and inspiring a team. With excellent organisational skills, a passion for innovation and a genuine commitment to hospitality, you’ll help shape an exceptional pastry offering that enhances the guest journey at every step.

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
• Exciting opportunities for career progression within the hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
• Innovative learning and development programmes
• 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.