Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager - Signature Bar

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager - Signature Bar 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

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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

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional five-star guest experience, consistently upholding the world-class service standards recognised by Forbes.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• As Assistant Bar Manager – Signature Bar, you will support the seamless operation of the bar, delivering an exceptional, refined beverage experience that enhances the overall guest journey. You will uphold the highest standards of service quality, efficiency, and professionalism, ensuring full compliance with licensing requirements and the expectations of an ultra-luxury hospitality environment. Maintain an effective bar service with an emphasis on high quality, efficient service.
• Supporting the delivery of a flawless bar service with a consistent focus on excellence, efficiency, and elevated guest engagement
• Ensuring guest service standards are clearly defined, meticulously implemented, continuously monitored, and enhanced where required
• Overseeing the opening, set-up, and presentation of the outlet in strict accordance with established luxury brand and operational standards
• Ensuring full compliance with licensing laws, responsible service of alcohol, and hotel policies, supporting structured and ongoing team training
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all beverages, preparation methods, recipes, and presentation standards, and ensuring bar team members consistently apply this knowledge
• Upholding all health, safety, and fire regulations, ensuring team members are properly trained, informed, and compliant at all times
• Ensuring all team members maintain impeccable grooming and presentation in line with luxury uniform standards
• Assisting in evaluating team performance to ensure consistently exceptional service delivery
• Supporting the completion of annual and interim performance reviews, providing timely and constructive feedback
• Encouraging structured development through Personal Development Plans, Hilton University, and the hotel training calendar
• Managing and escalating staff absences in line with company attendance procedures, maintaining service continuity during short-notice staffing challenges
• Supporting disciplinary processes fairly and professionally, in alignment with company policy
• Ensuring clear delegation and leadership coverage are in place during management absences
• Completing all required administrative tasks accurately and in accordance with company and brand standards
• Assisting with revenue forecasting and communicating insights to the Food and Beverage office within required timelines
• Driving revenue performance through refined upselling techniques, elevated service standards, and targeted team coaching
• Partnering with Food and Beverage Cost Control to support accurate stocktakes and adherence to cost control targets
• Supporting the achievement of monthly beverage profitability and margin objectives