Commis Chef – Whiskey and Seaweed

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking a Commis Chef for Whiskey & Seaweed 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

• 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.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:  

As a Commis Chef for Whiskey & Seaweed, you will support the culinary team in the preparation and presentation of refined, highquality cuisine, contributing to an exceptional Guest and Member dining experience. You will execute precise mise en place, uphold exacting culinary standards, and actively support departmental performance objectives. Your responsibilities will include the following, delivered with excellence and professionalism:

• 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
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