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When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work!\nWaldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Head Bartender - Café Boulud to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.\nThis 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.\nLocated 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 Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the world’s 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.\nWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world’s most sought-after destinations.\nWELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026\nProudly voted by our Team Members\nA World of Rewards\nCompetitive salary + service charge \nComplimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty\nExceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage\nOpportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry-leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives\nTeam Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage\nHigh street savings through Perks at Work\n28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service\nWe 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.\n Here's what you'll do during a typical day:\nAs Head Bartender - Café Boulud, you will deliver refined, personalised bar service, engaging guests with confidence, expertise, and discretion while crafting and presenting exceptional wines, spirits, and bespoke beverages to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand distinction.\nIn this leadership role, you will curate an elevated bar experience by anticipating guest preferences, demonstrating exceptional product and pairing knowledge, and embodying the art of luxury hospitality in every interaction. Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders in a timely and polished manner\nDelivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders with precision and poise\nExpertly preparing and presenting a curated selection of beverages, including classic and signature cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines, beers, and refined non-alcoholic offerings\nTaking food orders and supporting the restaurant floor team to ensure a cohesive, fluid, and elevated service journey\nMaintaining expert knowledge of menus, seasonal offerings, and special promotions to confidently guide and inspire guest choices\nEnsuring the bar and surrounding service areas are immaculately maintained, meticulously organised, and consistently guest-ready\nManaging guest transactions with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency\nResponding to guest enquiries and feedback with professionalism, warmth, and a solution-oriented mindset\nWhat are we looking for?\nA Head Bartender - Café Boulud representing a Hilton luxury brand exemplifies service excellence, leadership, and uncompromising attention to detail. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:\nPrevious experience in a high-end cocktail bar, fine-dining restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment\nProven expertise in crafting classic cocktails with precision, consistency, and finesse\nFlexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays\nImpeccable personal presentation paired with polished communication and guest engagement skills\nThe agility to perform calmly and confidently in a fast-paced, guest-focused luxury setting\nA genuine passion for delivering personalised, memorable, and elevated guest experiences\nPrevious experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury, service-led environment is highly desirable Previous experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury, service-led environment is highly desirable\n What It Takes to Make the Stay\n At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:\n A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. 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