**Job Identification:** 207878**Job Category:** Food and Beverage**Job Schedule:** Full time**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Bartender for Caf 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 hotelier 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 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 Caf Boulud by Daniel Boulud – bringing together two of the worlds 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 Hiltons flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.
**WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #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 industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage High street savings through Perks at Work 28 days 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:**
A Bartender at Caf Boulud delivers refined, personalised service, engaging guests with elegance, warmth, and professionalism while crafting and serving beverages to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand excellence.
As a Bartender, you will curate a sophisticated Caf Boulud bar experience, seamlessly complementing the culinary offering through attentive service, expert product knowledge, and thoughtful attention to detail. You will anticipate guest preferences, elevate every interaction, and uphold the highest standards of luxury hospitality. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders in a timely and polished manner Expertly preparing and presenting a curated selection of beverages, including classic cocktails, premium spirits, wines, beers, and nonalcoholic offerings Taking food orders and supporting the floor team to ensure an effortless and cohesive service flow Maintaining expert knowledge of menus, seasonal updates, and promotional offerings to confidently guide guest choices Ensuring the bar and service areas are immaculately maintained, organised, and guestready at all times Managing all guest transactions with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency Responding to guest enquiries with professionalism, warmth, and solutionfocused service
**What are we looking for?**
A Bartender representing a Hilton luxury brand embodies service excellence, teamwork, and attention to detail. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
Prior experience in a refined cocktail bar or premium hospitality environment Proven ability to craft classic cocktails with precision and consistency Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Impeccable personal presentation and advanced communication skills The agility to adapt calmly and positively in a fastpaced, guestfocused setting A genuine passion for delivering personalised, memorable, and elevated guest experiences Prior experience within a luxury or ultraluxury hospitality or serviceled 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 dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve 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 Worlds 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, were setting new standards for the future of travel.Whether youre starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careerand help us make every stay a little more magical.Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why were more than a great place to staywere a great place to work….