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Bartender – Café Boulud (Pre-Opening Team)
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch
About the Role
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking an experienced Bartender to join the pre-opening team for their signature Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a passionate luxury hotelier to help shape the exceptional guest experience at one of London’s most anticipated new landmarks.
Located at the end of The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace, this 100-room, 17,500 sqft private residence luxury hotel will open with:
- Two Michelin-starred restaurants:
- Coreus by Clare Smyth
- Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud (where you’ll work)
- A world-class spa and fitness facilities
- Grand event spaces (including a 320-capacity ballroom)
Key Responsibilities
As a Bartender in this pre-opening phase, you’ll contribute to:
- Delivering five-star service standards under the Waldorf Astoria brand
- Assisting in the refinement of guest experiences for Café Boulud’s full slate of offerings (including cocktail programmes, dining service, and special events)
- Collaborating closely with the foundation Team Member to ensure seamless operating procedures
- Exhibiting hospitality mastery in line with Hilton’s elite standards
- Operating efficiently within a luxury standalone F&B service model
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven track record as a bartender in a fine dining or high-end R&R setting
- Passion for craft cocktails, wine pairings, and premium beverage service
- Strong knowledge of premium spirits, liqueurs, and mixology trends
- Ability to multi-task under high demand while maintaining impeccable standards
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on luxury guest experiences
- Willingness to join a pre-opening team, ready to contribute directly to the initial phase
Desirable Extras
- Experience in michelin-starred hotels or Hilton properties
- Familiarity with Boulud hospitality standards
- Previous involvement in a luxury hotel launch team
Why Join Waldorf Astoria at Hilton?
Dive into a world-class luxury hospitality experience at:
A World of Opportunities
✅ Complimentary meals & refreshments while on duty ✅ Industry-leading talent development programmes ✅ Meaningful impact through Hilton’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives ✅ Team Member Travel Programme (exclusive stays & 50% off food and bevs) ✅ High street savings via Perks at Work ✅ 33 days paid holiday (with 28 standard, rising with service time)
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