Head Pastry Chef
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | London (West), London, W1H 7BG |
| Company: | Nobu Hotel Portman Square |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1452395322 |
Summary
As a Head Pastry Chef at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, you’ll lead our pastry kitchen with artistry, innovation and genuine passion. From elegant afternoon tea to show-stopping event desserts, you’ll craft memorable experiences that embody the Nobu spirit. With a calm leadership style, a refined eye for detail and a love for modern pastry, you’ll guide your team to deliver flawless quality, consistency and presentation every day.
You will
- Lead, inspire and develop the pastry team, fostering a collaborative and supportive kitchen environment
- Create innovative pastry concepts, menus and seasonal offerings that reflect Nobu’s style and standards
- Develop and implement a standout Afternoon Tea experience for the hotel
- Ensure every dish is crafted with exceptional quality, precision and presentation
- Manage budgets, food costs, labour planning and overall pastry profitability
- Maintain all food safety, hygiene and health & safety requirements across the pastry section
- Oversee stock control, ordering and supplier relationships, ensuring consistency and quality
- Train and mentor chefs at all levels, encouraging growth and advancement
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on new ideas, tastings and creative development
- Support marketing and Food & Drink initiatives with imaginative pastry activations
- Communicate effectively with colleagues across all departments to ensure seamless service
- Respond to internal and external audits and follow through on action plans
- Ensure kitchens and workspaces remain clean, organised and operational at all times
- Attend meetings, share insights, and contribute to the wider kitchen strategy
- Uphold and embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
- Demonstrate a proactive, positive and hands-on approach, especially under pressure
- Assist the wider kitchen team and support guest needs as required
What We’re Looking For
You are a skilled pastry professional with experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally within luxury hotels or high-end restaurants. You thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment and take pride in leading a team through busy services with confidence and clarity. With strong organisational skills, a passion for flavour and design, and a genuine love for hospitality, you’ll elevate the pastry offering and contribute to the hotel’s reputation for excellence.
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
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within Nobu
- 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.