Barback - Café Boulud

Job description

Waldorf Astoria London

• Admiralty Arch is seeking a Barback for Café Boulud Restaurant 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. WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026

Proudly voted by our Team Members 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.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

As a Barback for Café Boulud Restaurant , you will play an essential behind the scenes role in the flawless operation of the hotel’s bars. Working in close partnership with Bartenders, you will ensure all bar areas are impeccably prepared, fully stocked, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling an elevated and effortless guest experience. Your responsibilities will include performing the following duties with precision and professionalism: Retrieving beverage and supply orders from storerooms, visually verifying stock against requisitions to ensure complete accuracy

Preparing bars prior to service, including cutting, slicing, and peeling fresh garnishes; mixing juices; and storing back ‑ up supplies in designated containers Supporting Bartenders by stocking and replenishing bar essentials, including glassware, ice, garnishes, mixers, paper products, condiments, straws, and stirrers Transporting taps, changing beer kegs, and performing routine maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service

Maintaining immaculate cleanliness and organisation of all bar areas, beer lockers, refrigerators, and storage spaces Ensuring all work areas comply fully with federal, state, local, and company hygiene, safety, and operational standards What are we looking for?

A Barback within a Hilton luxury brand 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: A positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic Clear and professional communication skills A genuine commitment to supporting exceptional, luxury ‑ level service Impeccable grooming and personal presentation Flexibility and resilience in a fast ‑ paced, high ‑ volume environment The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a cohesive team It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Previous experience as a Barback within a luxury hospitality environment is highly desirable.

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations The physical ability to lift, carry, and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs safely through service areas

Qualifications

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.