**Job Identification:** 207901
**Job Category:** Culinary
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Sous Chef – Cafu00e9 Boulud 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.
**What will I be doing?**
A Sous Chef – Cafu00e9 Boulud partners closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for Guests and Members. This role combines operational excellence, cost discipline, culinary creativity, and refined guest engagement.
As Sous Chef – Cafu00e9 Boulud, you will support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in the daily management of the kitchen, overseeing food provision, responding to guest feedback, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing all kitchen operations, including culinary execution, quality control, and administrative functions
Managing the provision of food across all Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring full compliance with current food safety and legislative requirements
Responding to Guest enquiries and feedback promptly and professionally, ensuring positive outcomes
Ensuring all food is consistently prepared to the highest quality standards and stored in accordance with food safety guidelines
Contributing creatively to menu development by incorporating Guest feedback, seasonality, and current culinary trends
Ensuring consistent delivery of highu2011quality cuisine across all hotel dining outlets
Managing Guest relations in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef, resolving concerns with professionalism and discretion
Ensuring staffing and work rotations effectively support operational and business requirements
Upholding brand standards through the training, coaching, and performance evaluation of kitchen Team Members
Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade to foster a structured, engaged, and highu2011performing team
Maintaining strict cost controls without compromising quality, driving profitability and achieving departmental financial targets
Supporting other departments as required while maintaining strong interdepartmental relationships
Ensuring full compliance with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation
Reporting maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues in a timely manner
Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible kitchen practices
**What are we looking for?**
A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands consistently works on behalf of our Guests while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience, and professional behaviours:
Relevant culinary qualifications for the role
Strong planning, organisation, and timeu2011management skills
The ability to multiu2011task effectively while meeting deadlines
Proven supervisory and leadership capability
A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
A creative and refined approach to culinary production
A positive, professional, and solutionu2011oriented attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fastu2011paced environment
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role within a luxury or ultrau2011luxury hospitality or serviceu2011led environment is highly desirable.
A genuine passion for producing highu2011quality cuisine
Strong awareness of contemporary food trends and guest preferences
Proficiency with computer systems and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
**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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