Sushi Chef
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | London (West), London, W1H 7BG |
| Company: | Nobu Hotel Portman Square |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1389271441 |
Summary
As a Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing, presenting and maintaining the highest quality of sushi and Japanese dishes. With exceptional knife skills, knowledge of Asian produce and a passion for authentic flavours, you will deliver dishes that embody Nobu’s signature balance of tradition and innovation. You will work collaboratively with your team to ensure every plate is crafted with care, precision and artistry.
You will- Prepare sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes to the highest Nobu standards
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the full menu offering
- Ensure your section is always clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements
- Uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Handle and store produce correctly, maintaining freshness and quality
- Assist in developing new dishes and specials that enhance the menu
- Share knowledge and support the training of new team members
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
- Anticipate guest needs and provide crafted, memorable dining experiences
- Embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro in your work
You bring experience working as a Sushi Chef, ideally within a luxury hotel or premium restaurant. You have excellent knife skills, a deep knowledge of sushi preparation and a genuine passion for Japanese cuisine. Organised, detail focused and proactive, you take pride in creating exceptional dishes and thrive in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
- £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
- 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including 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 portfolio
- Access to a suite of innovative and varied learning and project opportunities
- Mental Health First Aiders within the team
- Exciting wellness and volunteering opportunities
- Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts off all food and beverage
- Free meals whilst 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.