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About the Role

Join the pre-opening team at the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch, a new luxury hotel opening later this year. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.

Responsibilities

Support the culinary team in the preparation and presentation of refined, high-quality cuisine.
Contribute to an exceptional Guest and Member dining experience.
Execute precise mise en place.
Uphold exacting culinary standards.
Actively support departmental performance objectives.
Produce consistently exceptional cuisine in alignment with Hilton’s luxury brand standards.
Execute all kitchen tasks with precision, efficiency, and timeliness.
Support kitchen revenue performance through disciplined food cost control practices.
Provide proactive and reliable support to the kitchen brigade.
Prepare and present dishes to exacting standards, in accordance with brand and company guidelines.
Maintain impeccably clean work areas, ensuring strict adherence to cross-contamination protocols.
Complete all required mise-en-place for assigned menus and service periods.
Foster positive interdepartmental collaboration and professional working relationships.
Promptly identify and report maintenance, hygiene, or safety concerns.
Fully comply with hotel security policies, fire regulations, and all health, safety, and food hygiene legislation.
Demonstrate clear awareness of departmental targets and actively contribute to their achievement.
Consistently meet and uphold the highest health and hygiene standards.
Operate with environmental awareness, supporting the hotel’s sustainability commitments.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef within a professional kitchen.
NVQ Level 1 qualification or equivalent.
A positive, motivated, and professional attitude.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform calmly and effectively under pressure.
Proven capability to follow instruction while contributing to a high-performing team.
A clear passion for learning and long-term development in a culinary hospitality career.
Proof of completion of a basic food hygiene certification.
A genuine passion for food, technique, and the culinary arts.
Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or culinary apprenticeship.
Experience multitasking within environments that demand rigorous operational and quality standards.
NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Previous experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality is highly desirable.

Skills

Culinary preparation and presentation
Mise en place execution
Adherence to culinary standards
Kitchen task execution
Food cost control
Team support
Dish preparation and presentation
Work area maintenance
Cross-contamination protocol adherence
Interdepartmental collaboration
Maintenance, hygiene, and safety reporting
Compliance with hotel policies and legislation
Environmental awareness
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to perform under pressure
Following instructions
Teamwork

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Commis Chef
Apprentice Chef
Luxury hospitality experience

Education Level

NVQ Level 1
NVQ Level 2
Basic food hygiene certification
Accredited commercial cookery course
Culinary apprenticeship

Benefits

Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
Exceptional development programmes
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through corporate responsibility initiatives
Team Member Travel Programme with 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

About the Company

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is a new luxury hotel opening later this year.
The hotel 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.
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.
Hilton is the UK’s #1 Great Place to Work 2026.
Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide.
Hilton's award-winning culture has earned it repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.