Head Bartender - Signature Bar

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

A unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel. Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, the hotel will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. It 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.

Benefits

• 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

As Head Bartender – Signature Bar, 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.

• Deliver attentive, seamless service by accurately receiving and fulfilling guest orders with precision and poise
• Expertly prepare and present a curated selection of beverages, including classic and signature cocktails, premium spirits, fine wines, beers, and refined non‑alcoholic offerings
• Take food orders and support the restaurant floor team to ensure a cohesive, fluid, and elevated service journey
• Maintain expert knowledge of menus, seasonal offerings, and special promotions to confidently guide and inspire guest choices
• Ensure the bar and surrounding service areas are immaculately maintained, meticulously organised, and consistently guest‑ready
• Manage guest transactions with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency
• Respond to guest enquiries and feedback with professionalism, warmth, and a solution‑oriented mindset

Qualifications

• 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

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