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Commis Chef – Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Commis Chef to join its pre-opening team for this highly anticipated luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to be part of the founding team—helping shape the guest experience at this iconic landmark.
The hotel will feature:
- 100 elegant rooms and suites
- 17,500 sqft of private residences
- Two signature restaurants:
- Coreus by Clare Smyth
- Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud (both celebrated Michelin-starred chefs)
- A world-class spa
- State-of-the-art fitness facilities
- Grand event spaces, including an 320-capacity ballroom
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, renowned for its:
- Timeless elegance
- Iconic properties
- Bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime guest experiences
About the Role
Position Title: Commis Chef (Luxury Culinary Team Member)
This role will be pivotal in establishing excellence across all service standards, reflecting Hilton’s commitment to 5-star guest satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities
To excel in this role, you will be expected to:
- Prepare and present dishes to the highest luxury standards — ensuring impeccable quality, consistency, and presentation in alignment with the hotel’s bespoke guest experience.
- Execute kitchen tasks efficiently, maintaining discipline and precision under high-pressure circumstances.
- Support financial objectives through cost awareness and adherence to food safety protocols.
- Collaborate with the kitchen brigade, ensuring seamless meals service and mise en place execution.
- Facilitate cross-departmental cohesion, offering assistance where needed and fostering a supportive team culture.
- Adhere to stringent hygiene, safety, and contamination prevention regulations — ensuring full compliance with food safety laws (e.g. UK HACCP).
- Report maintenance, safety, and operational concerns promptly.
- Uphold Hilton’s sustainability initiatives, adopting environmental awareness in daily kitchen operations.
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Requirements
Key Qualifications & Experience
To thrive as part of the luxury culinary team, you must demonstrate:
- Prior experience as a Commis Chef, Apprentice Chef, or comparable role within a luxury/ultra-luxury hospitality environment (strongly preferred).
- NVQ Level 1 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent certification).
- _valid basic food hygiene certificate (e.g., from Level 2 Food Safety).
- Completing an accredited cookery course—such as a Level 2 culinary apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Passion for hospitality with a guest-first mindset—valuing quality, craftsmanship, and high-end culinary service.
Note: Experience in Michelin-starred properties will significantly strengthen your application.
Must-Have Skills & Attitudes
Be ready to forefront:
✅ Professionalism and integrity under pressure ✅ Strong communication with diverse team stakeholders ✅ Attention to detail—in kitchen execution and dining standards ✅ Self-motivation and collaboration, working effectively as part of a culinary brigade ✅ Multitasking ability while sustaining ruthlessly high safety and output standards ✅ Willingness to embrace professional growth—supportingatura democratic hierarchy.
Bonus Attributes
Benchmarked differentiators for success include:
✔ NVQ Level 2 Culinary Accreditation (a training supplement). ✔ Experience at Hilton-affiliated luxury destinations. ✔ Known for innovation—creative contributions within traditional haute cuisine standards.
Hilton’s Commitment to You
A World of Rewards
As part of ‘Hilton’s invitation to hospitality professionals’, you’ll enjoy:
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- ✧ Complimentary, nourishing meals while on duty (prioritising sustainability).
- ✧ Tailored development programs, driving career progression.
- ✧ Dedicated leadership mentorship for growth.
- ✧ Industry-leading Corporate Responsibility schemes. Engagement in impactful initiatives.
- ✧ Exclusive Team Member Travel Program—rewards with 50% off F&B dulls abroad stays.
- ✧ High street discount savings through Perks at Work.
- ✧ Unmatched benefits:
- 28 days holiday (with bank holidays/growth up to 33 days post 10 years service).
- A foundation in The Hospitality promising: Integrity, Owners למעלק and Teamwork.
- Globe-recognising branding—aligning with the Hilton global reputation.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
Hilton’s Core Values define the bedrock of our workplace culture; this is what we look for in every role:
- A passion for hospitality.
- Authentic Integrity.
- Leadership which fuels others.
- Adherence to TEAMWORK—striving for the best outcomes.
- Sense of OWNERSHIP, accountability.
- Focused Attention to current tasks (discipline).
About Us
Join The World’s Most Trusted Hospitality – At The Top Of Our Game
With 1 billion+ guests annually worldwide, Hilton is redefining the way people discover and connect through travel. The benefits extend far beyond guiding outstanding service; we instill an award-winning workplace culture for our 1.5 million+ Team Members.
- Voted UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026—by our own Team, for the feature title
- Consistently on Fortune’s Top Leading Brand Lists across multiple global rankings.
Eager to achieve greatness with bold visionaries —whether you're career-launching or pivoting, Hilton is a supporting partner.
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