As a Junior Sous Chef at the Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch at Café
Boulud, you're not just creating exceptional dishes - you’re
spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable
experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Waldorf Astoria London -
Admiralty Arch is seeking a Junior Sous Chef – Café 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 – 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.
Waldorf 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.
WELCOME
TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #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 industry
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.
What are we looking
for?
A Junior Sous Chef serving
Hilton brands demonstrates technical excellence, leadership potential, and
a refined culinary mindset. To excel in this role, you
will bring:
·
Proven experience as a strong Chef de Partie or prior Junior Sous
Chef.
· A creative,
thoughtful approach to cuisine and menu
execution.
·
Confident supervisory and team‑leading
capabilities.
·
A positive, professional attitude within a high‑performance kitchen
environment.
·
Clear and effective communication
skills.
·
A guest‑focused mindset with a commitment to culinary
excellence.
·
Impeccable grooming and professional
presentation.
·
Strong planning
and organisational skills.
·
A genuine willingness to learn, evolve, and refine culinary
craft.
It would
be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities
and distinctions:
·
Relevant professional culinary
qualifications
·
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, mornings, afternoons,
and evenings.
·
Prior experience within a luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality or service
serif;">‑led 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.
What are we looking
for?
A Junior Sous Chef serving
Hilton brands demonstrates technical excellence, leadership potential, and
a refined culinary mindset. To excel in this role, you
will bring:
·
Proven experience as a strong Chef de Partie or prior Junior Sous
Chef.
· A creative,
thoughtful approach to cuisine and menu
execution.
·
Confident supervisory and team‑leading
capabilities.
·
A positive, professional attitude within a high‑performance kitchen
environment.
·
Clear and effective communication
skills.
·
A guest‑focused mindset with a commitment to culinary
excellence.
·
Impeccable grooming and professional
presentation.
·
Strong planning
and organisational skills.
·
A genuine willingness to learn, evolve, and refine culinary
craft.
It would
be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities
and distinctions:
·
Relevant professional culinary
qualifications
·
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, mornings, afternoons,
and evenings.
·
Prior experience within a luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality or service
serif;">‑led 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.
What are we looking
for?
A Junior Sous Chef serving
Hilton brands demonstrates technical excellence, leadership potential, and
a refined culinary mindset.
To excel in this role, you
will bring:
·
Proven experience as a strong Chef de Partie or prior Junior Sous
Chef.
· A creative,
thoughtful approach to cuisine and menu
execution.
·
Confident supervisory and team‑leading
capabilities.
·
A positive, professional attitude within a high‑performance kitchen
environment.
·
Clear and effective communication
skills.
·
A guest‑focused mindset with a commitment to culinary
excellence.
·
Impeccable grooming and professional
presentation.
·
Strong planning
and organisational skills.
·
A genuine willingness to learn, evolve, and refine culinary
craft.
It would
be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities
and distinctions:
·
Relevant professional culinary
qualifications
·
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, mornings, afternoons,
and evenings.
·
Prior experience within a luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality or service
serif;">‑led 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.
Here's
what you'll do during a typical day:
As Junior Sous
Chef for Café Boulud, you will play a key role in menu development,
kitchen leadership, and operational execution. You will support the Sous
Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in guiding the brigade, ensuring
culinary consistency, cost control, and an outstanding gastronomic experience
for both guests
and members.
You will perform
the following duties to the highest standards of luxury
gastronomy:
·
Contribute creatively and collaboratively to menu development in line with Café
Boulud’s culinary
philosophy.
·
Supervise, train, and motivate the kitchen brigade to ensure a disciplined,
cohesive, and high‑performing
team.
· Maintain
uncompromising consistency in food quality, presentation,
and flavour.
·
Engage professionally with guests when required, supporting positive dining
experiences in the absence of senior kitchen
leadership.
·
Ensure optimal staffing through effective rota planning aligned
with business
volumes.
· Uphold
brand and culinary standards through continuous training, coaching,
and performance
assessment.
·
Monitor and control food costs to support departmental profitability and revenue
objectives.
·
Maintain awareness of interdepartmental operations and their impact on kitchen
performance.
·
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety
regulations at all times.
