Bartender- Whiskey and Seaweed Clare Smyth

Job Identification: 208316

Job Category: Food and Beverage

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary Competitive

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a 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 hotelier 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.

Proudly voted by our Team Members

• 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.

A Bartender
- Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth delivers refined, personalised service, engaging guests with confidence, expertise, and discretion while crafting and serving exceptional wines, spirits, and bespoke beverages to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand excellence.

As a Bartender, you will curate an elevated Whiskey & Seaweed Bar experience, anticipating guest preferences, demonstrating outstanding product and pairing knowledge, and upholding the art of luxury hospitality through every interaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders in a timely and polished manner

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

• Taking food orders and supporting the floor team to ensure an effortless and cohesive service flow

• Maintaining expert knowledge of menus, seasonal updates, and promotional offerings to confidently guide guest choices

• Ensuring the bar and service areas are immaculately maintained, organised, and guest‑ready at all times

• Managing all guest transactions with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency

• Responding to guest enquiries with professionalism, warmth, and solution‑focused service

A Bartender representing Hilton’s luxury brands embodies service excellence, teamwork, and attention to detail. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Prior experience in a refined cocktail bar or premium hospitality environment

• Proven ability to craft classic cocktails with precision and…