Director of Food and Beverage

Job Ref: NOB2695 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary, Service charge, Enhanced benefits and Bonus Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 18/09/2026 Closing date: 18/10/2026

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Beverage to lead our diverse Food & Beverage operation.

This is an opportunity to join the Executive Committee of a globally recognised brand and shape the strategic direction of the operation encompassing the Nobu Restaurant & Bar, Kitchens, Lounge, Breakfast, In-Room Dining and Meetings & Events. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will drive commercial success, inspire high-performing teams and ensure every guest experience reflects the excellence that defines Nobu.

Why Join Nobu?

• Join one of the world's most recognised luxury hospitality brands
• Executive leadership role with significant influence across the hotel
• Lead an established and diverse Food & Beverage operation
• Drive innovation, growth and guest experience within a market-leading business
• Work alongside exceptional culinary, commercial and operational leaders
• Global career opportunities across the wider Nobu portfolio
• Competitive salary, tronc, performance bonus and executive benefits package
• Culture driven by Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial performance and operational excellence of all Food & Beverage outlets and services within the hotel.

You will oversee a broad and dynamic outlet portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong financial performance and industry-leading guest experiences. As a member of the Executive Committee, you will help shape the future direction of the hotel while maintaining Nobu's reputation as an acclaimed culinary destination.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across all Food & Beverage departments
• Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the hotel as a member of the Executive Committee
• Developing and implementing innovative Food & Beverage strategies that drive guest satisfaction and revenue growth
• Leading and inspiring a large multi-department team to consistently deliver exceptional service standards
• Driving commercial performance through revenue optimisation, strategic promotions and business development initiatives
• Managing budgets, forecasts and financial performance while controlling food, beverage and labour costs
• Partnering closely with the Executive Chef to deliver industry-leading culinary experiences and menu innovation
• Overseeing Meetings & Events operations, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional client experiences
• Building strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Revenue and Operations teams to maximise business opportunities
• Championing guest feedback initiatives and implementing continuous improvement strategies
• Recruiting, developing and mentoring future leaders through coaching, training and succession planning
• Embedding a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance
• Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, food safety and licensing regulations
• Supporting sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives across the division
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing action plans to continuously improve operational and financial performance
• Acting as an ambassador for Nobu's values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an inspirational hospitality leader with a proven track record of delivering commercial success, operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences within

• Significant senior Food & Beverage leadership experience within a luxury hotel or premium hospitality environment
• Experience managing multiple outlets and large operational teams
• Strong commercial acumen with responsibility for budgets, forecasting and financial performance
• A passion for exceptional guest experiences and service excellence
• Proven experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams
• Strong strategic planning and change management capabilities
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working closely with culinary teams to drive innovation and operational excellence
• A hands-on leadership style combined with strong business acumen
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment

About Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Operated by Iconic Hotels and Resorts, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 243 luxury guest rooms and suites, the acclaimed Nobu Restaurant, elegant event spaces and ballroom in the heart of Marylebone. One of London's leading luxury lifestyle hotels, it offers an exceptional blend of contemporary luxury and Japanese-inspired hospitality.

Shape the Future of Food & Beverage at Nobu

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence the guest experience, drive commercial success and develop the next generation of hospitality talent within a prestigious luxury lifestyle brands.

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.

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