Job Ref: NOB2669
Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Location: London Portman Square, West London
Salary/Benefits: £35,000 plus Rooms Service Charge and Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 03/08/2026
Closing date: 03/09/2026
THE ROLE
At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, every exceptional guest experience is supported by strong financial controls behind the scenes. As Cost Controller, you will play a key role in monitoring food, beverage and general stock costs across the business, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and effective processes that support operational and commercial success.
Working closely with Finance, Purchasing, Culinary and operational teams, you will provide valuable analysis and insight, helping the hotel maximise profitability while maintaining the highest standards.
- Monitor food, beverage and general purchasing activity, ensuring stock control systems are used accurately and effectively
- Analyse gross profit performance and identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce waste
- Review and maintain stock control procedures, carrying out audits and investigating discrepancies
- Prepare daily food and beverage cost reports and support month-end inventory processes
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure menus, recipes and promotions are accurately costed
- Support cost analysis for events, banquets and special projects across the hotel
- Manage purchasing and stock systems, maintaining accurate records and supplier information
- Build strong relationships with managers and suppliers to support operational efficiency and commercial success
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and industry standards
- Attend Finance and hotel meetings, supporting reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and cost control across the business
- Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach while embodying Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro
You have previous experience in cost control, finance, purchasing or stock management, within hospitality and food beverage. You are analytical, detail-oriented and confident working with financial data, systems and reporting.
You enjoy collaborating with operational teams, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to improve performance. Organised and proactive, you take pride in delivering accurate information that supports effective decision-making and commercial success.
- £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
- Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
- Innovative learning and development opportunities
- Exciting 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 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.
