Bartender - Café Boulud

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Development programmes

Team Member Travel Programme

High street savings

28 days' holiday

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria London, managed by Hilton, is seeking an experienced Bartender for Café Boulud as part of our pre-opening team. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service, preparing classic cocktails, and ensuring a pristine environment for guests.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in a high-end bar, with a passion for hospitality and attention to detail. Join us to shape memorable experiences in our highly anticipated new luxury hotel.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a refined cocktail bar or premium hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to craft classic cocktails with precision and consistency.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive, seamless service by fulfilling guest orders.
• Prepare and present a selection of beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Bartender for Café Boulud to join the pre‑opening team for the highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.

A World of Rewards

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Role

• Prior experience in a refined cocktail bar or premium hospitality environment
• Proven ability to craft classic cocktails with precision and consistency
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Impeccable personal presentation and advanced communication skills
• The agility to adapt calmly and positively in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused setting
• A genuine passion for delivering personalised, memorable, and elevated guest experiences
• Prior experience within a luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality or service‑led environment is highly desirable

What It Takes

• Passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality
• Integrity and always doing the right thing
• Leadership, inspiring others
• Teamwork drives the best outcomes
• Ownership and accountability
• Focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment