Head Bartender - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Canada, London
Job Description

Waldorf
Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Head Bartender - Whiskey
and Seaweed 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 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.
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lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">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
 
  style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Proudly voted by our Team
Members
 

A World of Rewards style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> 

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  • 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
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  • lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Team Member Travel
    Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food &
    beverage 
  • High street savings through Perks at Work style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> 
  • lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">28 days’ holiday,
    including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> 
  • 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.

          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.
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          lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Here's
          what you'll do during a typical day:  

          style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">As Head Bartender - Whiskey
          and Seaweed by Clare Smyth, you will orchestrate a refined, personalised bar
          experience, engaging guests with assured confidence, cultivated expertise,
          and impeccable discretion. You will craft and present exceptional wines,
          spirits, and bespoke cocktails, upholding the highest standards of quality,
          consistency, and brand distinction synonymous with an ultra-luxury
          environment.

          In
          this leadership role, you will anticipate guest preferences, demonstrate
          authoritative product and pairing knowledge, and embody the art of sophisticated
          hospitality in every interaction—delivering seamless, polished service that
          is both intuitive and memorable.

          • Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving
            and fulfilling guest orders with precision and poise
          • lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Expertly preparing
            and presenting a curated selection of beverages, including classic and signature
            cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines, beers, and refined non style="font-family: "Cambria Math", serif;"> style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">‑ style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">alcoholic
            offerings
          • Taking food orders and supporting the restaurant floor team
            to ensure a cohesive, fluid, and elevated service journey
          • lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Maintaining expert
            knowledge of menus, seasonal offerings, and special promotions to confidently
            guide and inspire guest choices
          • style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Ensuring the bar and surrounding
            service areas are immaculately maintained, meticulously organised,
            and consistently guest
            ready
          • Managing guest transactions with discretion, accuracy,
            and efficiency
          • Responding to guest enquiries and feedback
            with professionalism, warmth, and a solution
            oriented mindset 
             

           

          style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">What are we looking
          for?
           


          A Head Bartender - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth
          representing a Hilton luxury brand sets the benchmark for service excellence,
          leadership presence, and uncompromising attention to detail. To succeed in
          this role, you will demonstrate:

          • Previous experience in a highend cocktail bar, finedining restaurant, or premium hospitality
            environment
          • Proven expertise in crafting classic cocktails
            with precision, consistency, and finesse
          • style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Flexibility to work rostered
            shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
          • lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Impeccable personal
            presentation paired with polished communication and guest engagement
            skills
          • The agility to perform calmly and confidently in a fast style="font-family: "Cambria Math", serif;"> style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">‑ style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">paced, guest style="font-family: "Cambria Math", serif;"> style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">‑ style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">focused luxury
            setting
          • A genuine passion for delivering personalised, memorable, and elevated
            guest experiences
          • Previous experience within a luxury or ultra style="font-family: "Cambria Math", serif;"> style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">‑ style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">luxury, service style="font-family: "Cambria Math", serif;"> style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">‑ style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">led environment is highly
            desirable
             
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