Head Bartender- Café Boulud – London

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Complimentary meals while on duty

Exceptional development programmes

Corporate Responsibility initiatives

Team Member Travel Programme

Perks at Work

28 days’ holiday, rising to 33

Job summary

Hilton London is seeking a Head Bartender for Café Boulud, joining the pre-opening team of the Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch. You will lead a luxury bar program, crafting iconic cocktails and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-end setting.

The role requires experience in luxury hospitality, a passion for service excellence, and availability for evenings and weekends. This is a landmark opening with opportunities for growth within Hilton’s premium brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end cocktail bars, fine-dining, or luxury hospitality.
• Proficient in crafting classic cocktails with precision.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Impeccable presentation and guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver refined bar service and present beverages to the highest standards.
• Curate elevated bar experiences by anticipating guest preferences.
• Receive and fulfil guest orders with precision and discretion.
• Maintain immaculate bar areas and ensure guest-ready surroundings.
• Manage guest transactions accurately and professionally.

Skills

Cocktail crafting

Bar management

Luxury hospitality

Team leadership

Guest service

Job description

Head Bartender- Café Boulud – London

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work!

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

T his 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.

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026

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A World of Rewards

• 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.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

As Head Bartender – Café Boulud, you will deliver refined, personalised bar service, engaging guests with confidence, expertise, and discretion while crafting and presenting exceptional wines, spirits, and bespoke beverages to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and brand distinction.

In this leadership role, you will curate an elevated bar experience by anticipating guest preferences, demonstrating exceptional product and pairing knowledge, and embodying the art of luxury hospitality in every interaction. Delivering attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders in a timely and polished manner

• 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

What are we looking for?

A Head Bartender – Café Boulud representing a Hilton luxury brand exemplifies service excellence, leadership, and uncompromising attention to detail. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a high – end cocktail bar, fine – dining restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment
• Proven expertise in crafting classic cocktails with precision, consistency, and finesse
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Impeccable personal presentation paired with polished communication and guest engagement skills
• The agility to perform calmly and confidently in a fast – paced, guest – focused luxury setting
• A genuine passion for delivering personalised, memorable, and elevated guest experiences
• Previous experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury, service-led environment is highly desirable Previous experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury, service-led environment is highly desirable

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world‑class brands , and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay-we’re a great place to work.

Exact Location: London, United Kingdom