**Job Identification:** 209355
**Job Category:** Food and Beverage
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking an Assistant Manager u2013 Whiskey & Seaweed Bar, to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London u2013 Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants – Coreus by Clare Smyth and Cafu00e9 Boulud by Daniel Boulud – bringing together two of the worldu2019s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltonu2019s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worldu2019s most sought-after destinations.
**WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKu2019s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026**
_Proudly voted by our Team Members_
**A World of Rewards**
Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryu2011leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage High street savings through Perks at Work 28 daysu2019 holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
**Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:**
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As an Assistant Manager u2013 Whiskey & Seaweed Bar, you will support the leadership of the restaurantu2019s Food & Beverage operation, ensuring exemplary standards of service, culinary presentation, and guest engagement within this signature dining venue. You will play a vital role in delivering a refined, immersive experience that reflects the identity and prestige of Whiskey & Seaweed Bar.
In this role, you will act as a visible, handsu2011on leader on the restaurant floor, balancing service precision with commercial awareness. Your responsibilities will include performing the following to the highest luxury hospitality standards:
Support the delivery of exemplary Food & Beverage service in line with hotel and Hilton brand standards Manage the rhythm and flow of service, ensuring seamless coordination between frontu2011 and backu2011ofu2011house teams Encourage and support the team to maximise sales opportunities through refined upu2011selling and guest engagement Ensure Team Members consistently uphold brand standards and deliver personalised, attentive service Handle guest enquiries and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and effective service recovery Oversee accurate transaction handling and ensure compliance with cashu2011handling and billing procedures Assist in managing team scheduling, stock control, and waste reduction to support operational efficiency
**What are we looking for?**
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An Assistant Manager u2013 Whiskey & Seaweed Bar, within Hilton brands leads with poise, attention to detail, and a guestu2011first mindset, supporting a highu2011performing team across a dynamic Food & Beverage environment. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
Previous experience organising and supporting Food & Beverage service across multiple outlets Proven supervisory experience, with confidence leading teams during service periods Strong delegation and organisational skills Flexibility and a positive, solutionsu2011focused approach to changing operational demands A genuine passion for mentoring, developing, and inspiring others to contribute to a winning team Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or in a comparable leadership role within a luxury or highu2011volume hospitality environment is highly desirable
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we donu2019t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestsu2014we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weu2019ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worldu2019s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, weu2019re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youu2019re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careeru2014and help us make every stay a little more magical.
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