Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Sommelier for 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 hotelier to join the founding
team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark
hotel.
lang="EN-GB">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.
lang="EN-GB">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.
lang="EN-GB">
lang="EN-GB">WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT
PLACE TO WORK 2026
lang="EN-GB">Proudly voted by our Team Members
lang="EN-GB">Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our
industry‑leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
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 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 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 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
Sommelier for Café Boulud, you will curate and elevate the wine experience,
offering expert guidance and refined recommendations that complement our
culinary vision and enhance every Guest and Member interaction. You
will demonstrate impeccable product knowledge, intuitive service, and commercial
awareness while contributing to departmental performance and luxury brand
standards.
Your responsibilities will include
the following, performed to the highest standards of excellence:
What are we looking
for?
A Sommelier within Hilton’s
luxury portfolio acts as a trusted ambassador for both brand
and experience—always in service of our Guests and in close collaboration
with fellow Team Members. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate
the following attributes and capabilities:
lang="EN-GB">Previous experience in a guest‑facing service role within
the hotel, leisure, or premium retail sector
Excellent verbal communication skills and an engaging,
polished service style
A genuine passion for wine, hospitality,
and delivering exceptional guest experiences
It would
be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities and distinctions: