Assistant Bar Manager - 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 an Assistant Bar Manager -
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. 

  

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‑leading Corporate 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 
style="text-indent: 4.5pt;"> 

  

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 an Assistant Bar Manager - Whiskey and Seaweed
        by Clare Smyth , you will support the leadership of the restaurant’s Food &
        Beverage operation, ensuring exemplary standards of service, culinary
        presentation, and guest engagement within this signature dining venue. You
        will play a vital role in delivering a refined, immersive experience
        that reflects the identity and prestige of Whiskey & Seaweed
        Bar. 

         

        In this role, you will act as a visible, hands‑on
        leader on the restaurant floor, balancing service precision with commercial
        awareness. Your responsibilities will include performing the following to
        the highest luxury hospitality standards: 

         

        style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;">
      • Support the delivery
        of exemplary Food & Beverage service in line with hotel and Hilton brand
        standards 
      • Manage the rhythm and flow of service, ensuring seamless
        coordination between front‑ and back‑of‑house teams 
      • Encourage
        and support the team to maximise sales opportunities through refined up‑selling
        and guest engagement 
      • Ensure Team Members consistently uphold brand
        standards and deliver personalised, attentive service 
      • Handle guest
        enquiries and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and effective service
        recovery 
      • Oversee accurate transaction handling and ensure
        compliance with cash‑handling and billing procedures 
      • Assist
        in managing team scheduling, stock control, and waste reduction to support
        operational efficiency 
      •  

         

        What
        are we looking for?
         
         
         

        An Assistant Bar Manager - Whiskey
        and Seaweed by Clare Smyth, within Hilton brands leads with poise,
        attention to detail, and a guest‑first mindset, supporting a high‑performing
        team across a dynamic Food & Beverage environment.

        To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate: 

         

        style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 49.33px;">
      • Previous experience
        organising and supporting Food & Beverage service across multiple
        outlets 
      • Proven supervisory experience, with confidence leading
        teams during service periods 
      • Strong delegation and organisational
        skills 
      • Flexibility and a positive, solutions‑focused approach
        to changing operational demands 
      • A genuine passion for mentoring,
        developing, and inspiring others to contribute to a winning
        team 
      • Proven experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager or in
        a comparable leadership role within a luxury or high‑volume hospitality
        environment is highly desirable 
      • 希尔顿集团旗下拥有22个卓越酒店品牌,在全球126个国家和地区拥有7500多家酒店和120多万间客房,酒店致力于实现“让世界充满阳光和温暖,让宾客感受到“热情好客’”的创始愿景。通过客户忠诚度计划“希尔顿荣誉客会”,超1.8亿会员可享积分兑换住宿。