Head Bartender - Whiskey and Seaweed Clare Smyth

Job Identification: 208313

Job Category: Food and Beverage

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary Competitive

Waldorf Astoria London
- Admiralty Arch is seeking a Head Bartender
- 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.

• Competitive salary + service charge

• 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 fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

As Head Bartender - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth, you will orchestrate a refined, personalised bar experience, engaging guests with assured confidence, cultivated expertise, and impeccable discretion. You will craft and present exceptional wines, spirits, and bespoke cocktails, upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand distinction synonymous with an ultra-luxury environment.

In this leadership role, you will anticipate guest preferences, demonstrate authoritative product and pairing knowledge, and embody the art of sophisticated hospitality in every interaction—delivering seamless, polished service that is both intuitive and memorable.

• Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders with precision and poise

• Expertly preparing and presenting a curated selection of beverages, including classic and signature cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines, beers, and refined non‑alcoholic offerings

• Taking food orders and supporting the restaurant floor team to ensure a cohesive, fluid, and elevated service journey

• Maintaining expert knowledge of menus, seasonal offerings, and special promotions to confidently guide and inspire guest choices

• Ensuring the bar and surrounding service areas are immaculately maintained, meticulously organised, and consistently guest‑ready

• Managing guest transactions with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency

• Responding to guest enquiries and feedback with professionalism, warmth, and a solution‑oriented mindset

A Head Bartender - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth representing a Hilton luxury brand sets the benchmark for service…