Head Bartender

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.

As a Head Bartender at Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch, you're not just preparing and serving drinks - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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 - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth, 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.

• 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 - Whiskey and Seaweed by Clare Smyth representing a Hilton luxury brand sets the benchmark for service excellence, leadership presence, 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 premium 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

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.