Chef de Rang - Coreus by Clare Smyth

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking
a Chef de Rang - Coreus by Clare Smyth 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 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">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 

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‑leading Corporate Responsibility
  initiatives 
• Team Member
  Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food &
  beverage 
• High street
  savings through Perks at Work 
• lang="EN-GB">28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days
  with length
  of service 

lang="EN-GB">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 a Chef de Rang - Coreus by Clare Smyth ,
you will be an integral part of the front lang="EN-GB">‑of‑house
team, working and leading your
section, delivering sophisticated, personalised service
and ensuring each Guest experience reflects the highest standards of luxury
hospitality. You will demonstrate confidence, attentiveness, and refined service
technique while contributing to departmental performance and guest
satisfaction.

 Your responsibilities
will include:

• You
  will lead, train, and supervise Commis Waiters within your section, fostering
  excellence in service execution while creating memorable and refined experiences
  for both our Guests and colleagues.
• Welcoming Guests
  with warmth, professionalism, and discretion, creating an immediate sense
  of occasion
• Taking, placing, and delivering guest orders
  with accuracy and attentive service throughout the dining
  experience
• Preparing and maintaining impeccable table
  and service set‑ups in line with brand
  and restaurant standards
• Handling cash and transactions
  in strict accordance with hotel procedures
• Managing guest
  enquiries and requests promptly, ensuring swift and thoughtful
  resolution
• Confidently recommending menu items
  and promoting signature offerings and current
  incentives
• Ensuring full compliance with brand standards
  and luxury service expectations at all times
• Actively
  supporting the achievement of departmental performance and revenue
  targets
• Maintaining immaculate cleanliness and organisation
  of all service areas
• Complying fully with hotel security
  procedures, fire regulations, and health and safety
  legislation
• Observing all local licensing laws
  and responsible service guidelines
• Demonstrating strong
  environmental awareness and supporting sustainability
  initiatives
• Collaborating seamlessly with other departments
  to ensure a cohesive and elevated Guest
  experience

What
are we looking for?

A Chef de Rang representing
Hilton’s luxury portfolio embodies refined service, professionalism, and
a guest‑centric mindset, working
collaboratively to deliver memorable dining experiences. The successful
candidate will demonstrate:

• A positive, polished attitude and professional
  presence 
• Clear, confident communication
  skills 
• A strong commitment to delivering consistently
  high levels of personalised service 
• Impeccable
  personal presentation in line with luxury grooming
  standards 
• Flexibility to adapt to varied service
  styles and operational demands 
• The ability to work
  effectively both independently and as part of a team

It
would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience within a luxury or ultra luxury
  hospitality is highly desirable.
• Experience handling cash
  and point‑of lang="EN-GB">‑sale systems 
• Sound
  knowledge of food hygiene standards and safe food lang="EN-GB">‑handling practices