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Chef de Partie – Pre-Opening Team (Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch)
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
About the Role
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 property.
Location & Proposition
Situated at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch offers:
- 100 elegant rooms and suites
- 17,500 sqft of private residences
- Two signature restaurants:
- Coreus by Clare Smyth
- Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud (introducing Michelin-starred cuisine)
- World-class spa
- State-of-the-art fitness facilities
- Grand event spaces, including a ballroom seating 320 guests
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Part of Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria is renowned for timeless elegance, iconic service, and indundrably bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with senior management to develop and refine pre-opening operations
- Ensure hospitality standards align with Waldorf Astoria’s reputation for five-star luxury
- Support the integration of Michelin-starred chefs and signature culinary concepts
- Oversee training for kitchen teams to maintain consistency in service excellence
- Assist in achieving the hotel’s opening milestones, including food & beverage activation
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in high-end hospitality
- Strong knowledge of Luxury hotel operations, particularly F&B standards
- Ability to work within a fast-paced, pre-opening environment
- Commitment to Hilton’s world-class service ethos
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Benefits
A World of Rewards
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Exceptional career development programmes
- Team Member Travel Programme (50% off F&B + discounted stays)
- High street savings via Perks at Work
- Holiday entitlement (28–33 days, including bank holidays)
Join an Award-Winning Workplace
Hilton is recognised as the UK’s #1 Great Place to Work 2026 and features in Great Place to Work’s World’s Best Workplaces list.
This role offers impact, growth, and unparalleled loyalty—help shape the future of luxury hospitality at a landmark location!
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