Restaurant General Manager -Café Boulud
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Occupation Type
Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for Coreus 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 hospitality leader 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 2025
Proudly voted by our Team Members
A World of Rewards
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional five star guest experience, consistently upholding the world class service standards recognised by Forbes.
As the Restaurant General Manager for Café Boulud, you will lead all restaurant and bar operations, ensuring a world‑class dining experience grounded in luxury and Forbes Five‑Star standards. You will inspire and develop a high‑performing team, safeguard exceptional service, and uphold operational and financial excellence while delivering the following responsibilities to the highest level.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader 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 2025
Proudly voted by our Team Members
A World of Rewards
- 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 five star guest experience, consistently upholding the world class service standards recognised by Forbes.
As the Restaurant General Manager for Café Boulud, you will lead all restaurant and bar operations, ensuring a world‑class dining experience grounded in luxury and Forbes Five‑Star standards. You will inspire and develop a high‑performing team, safeguard exceptional service, and uphold operational and financial excellence while delivering the following responsibilities to the highest level.
- Manage all Café Boulud dining and bar operations.
What are we looking for?
As a Restaurant General Manager within Hilton’s luxury portfolio, you are an ambassador of exceptional service and refined guest experiences. To succeed in this role, you will embody the following qualities, skills, and leadership attributes:
As a Restaurant General Manager within Hilton’s luxury portfolio, you are an ambassador of exceptional service and refined guest experiences. To succeed in this role, you will embody the following qualities, skills, and leadership attributes:
- Extensive leadership and Food & Beverage experience within luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality, with a deep understanding of elevated service rituals and premium guest expectations.
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen, consistently achieving and surpassing financial targets while preserving the integrity of the luxury guest journey.
- Expert knowledge and flawless execution of all Food & Beverage brand standards, with an unwavering commitment to quality, detail, and consistency.
- Sophisticated leadership presence, with the ability to inspire, empower, and guide a diverse team to deliver intuitive, anticipatory, and personalised service.
- Dedication to talent development, fostering a culture of continuous learning, refinement, and professional growth.
- Advanced technical proficiency, including expert‑level understanding of beverage craftsmanship, mixology, cellar management, and point‑of‑sale platforms.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating poise, emotional intelligence, and a solutions‑focused mindset in every guest and team interaction.
- Impeccable professional presentation, with exemplary verbal and non-verbal communication aligned to luxury standards of elegance and discretion.
- Calm resilience and performance excellence under pressure, embracing challenges as opportunities to elevate the guest experience.
- Flexibility and adaptability, navigating diverse service scenarios and ever‑changing guest needs with composure and grace.
- Confident IT proficiency, enhancing operational efficiency and analytics.
- Ability to work independently, while also thriving in a collaborative, service‑driven team environment.
It would be advantageous in this role to demonstrate the following qualities and professional distinctions:
Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch London
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Job
Bars and Restaurants
- Diploma or degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field preferred.
- A refined background in luxury hospitality, with 3–5 years’ experience in a comparable leadership role within five‑star hotels, upscale dining, or private members’ clubs.
Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch London
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Job
Bars and Restaurants