Chef de Partie

Job Ref: NOB2712 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: £32,441 plus circa £5,000 service charge and benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 13/10/2026 Closing date: 13/11/2026 At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, exceptional food is at the heart of every guest experience. We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our Lounge Kitchen team, delivering beautifully crafted dishes while maintaining the exceptional standards that have made Nobu one of the world's most recognised hospitality brands. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career within a fast-paced luxury environment, working alongside experienced chefs and contributing to an innovative dining offering. The role is responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards whilst ensuring consistency, quality and operational excellence across your section. The Role As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the quality, creativity and attention to detail of the Nobu name. Working closely with the senior culinary team, you'll support daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food standards and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. You'll also play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members while contributing to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture. What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards while maintaining consistency and quality across your section.
• Ensuring your station is fully prepared and operating efficiently throughout service.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times, including stock control, labelling and equipment care.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service.
• Supporting and developing junior chefs through coaching, training and guidance.
• Maintaining excellent product knowledge and ensuring all dishes are prepared in line with Nobu recipes and standards.
• Managing allergy requests with the highest level of care and attention.
• Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro. What We're Looking For We're seeking a passionate and ambitious chef who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working in a high-performing kitchen environment. You'll have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Demi Chef de Partie looking for the next step. You'll be organised, quality-driven and committed to maintaining exceptional culinary standards. Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a desire to grow your career within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand. Why Join Nobu?
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Discounted stays across Nobu Hotels worldwide
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Industry-leading learning and development programmes
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Discounted food and beverage
• Discounted wellness treatments and Pilates classes
• Up to 33 days annual leave through length of service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee social events and Awards Night
• Wellness and volunteering initiatives Join the Nobu Family 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 243 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.