Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Barback for The Signature Bar 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.
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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 a Barback for The Signature Bar, you will play a critical behind ‑ the ‑ scenes role in supporting the flawless execution of one of the hotel’s signature bar venues. Working in close collaboration with Bartenders, you will ensure that every service moment is supported by immaculate preparation, organisation, and attention to detail—enabling an elevated and effortless guest experience.
Your responsibilities will include performing the following duties with discretion, precision, and professionalism:
- Retrieving beverage and operational supplies from storerooms, verifying stock accurately against requisitions
- Preparing the bar ahead of service by cutting, slicing, and peeling fresh garnishes; mixing juices; and storing back ‑ up supplies in approved containers
- Supporting Bartenders by stocking and replenishing all bar essentials, including glassware, ice, garnishes, mixers, paper products, condiments, straws, and stirrers
- Transporting taps, changing beer kegs, and performing routine maintenance to ensure smooth and uninterrupted service
- Maintaining immaculate cleanliness and organisation across all bar areas, beer lockers, refrigerators, and storage spaces
Ensuring full compliance with federal, state, local, and company hygiene, safety, and operational standards at all times
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What are we looking for?
A Barback within Hilton’s luxury brands consistently works in the best interests of our Guests while collaborating seamlessly with fellow Team Members. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes:
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
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