Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Café Boulud

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking an Assistant General Manager - Café Boulud to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.<br><br>Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK's #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026<br><br>Proudly voted by our Team Members<br><br>A World of Rewards<br>• Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty<br>• Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage<br>• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry-leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives<br>• Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage<br>• High street savings through Perks at Work<br>• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service<br><br>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.<br><br>What will I be doing?<br><br>As an Assistant General Manager - Café Boulud, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing all Food & Beverage operations, including Restaurants, Bars, Café, In-Room Dining, Conference & Banqueting, and Kitchen operations. You will ensure the highest levels of quality, service, and financial performance, while maintaining the distinctive standards of Café Boulud and the Hilton luxury portfolio.<br>• Lead and manage Food & Beverage service to consistently deliver exceptional quality in line with hotel, brand standards<br>• Oversee the seamless flow of guests and service, ensuring effective coordination between front- and back-of-house teams<br>• Drive a commercial mindset within the team to maximise all revenue and sales opportunities<br>• Ensure team members consistently embody brand standards and deliver intuitive, personalised guest service<br>• Handle guest enquiries and feedback with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-focused approach<br>• Oversee accurate financial transactions and operational controls during service<br>• Manage team scheduling, stock control, and wastage to optimise efficiency and cost management<br><br>What are we looking for?<br><br>An Assistant General Manager - Café Boulud serving Hilton luxury brands acts at all times in the best interests of our guests, while inspiring and leading high-performing teams. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes, behaviours, and capabilities:<br>• Proven experience overseeing food and beverage operations<br>• Strong leadership background with experience supervising and motivating diverse teams<br>• Effective delegation skills, with the ability to empower team members while maintaining accountability<br>• Flexibility and resilience, with the capacity to respond positively and proactively to dynamic operational demands<br>• A genuine passion for developing talent and building a high-performing, service-driven team culture<br>• Prior experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality or service-led environment is highly desirable.<br><br>EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY<br><br>At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.<br><br>We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. xwzovoh That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.<br><br>Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company