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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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
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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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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.
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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: