Kitchen Steward

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Events • Food • Travel • Hospitality • Hotels & Resorts
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The Role
Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization across hotel kitchens, restaurants, storerooms, food preparation areas, and service spaces. Operate and maintain stewarding and dishwashing equipment, handle cleaning chemicals safely, uphold health and food safety standards, and support the culinary team in delivering efficient, high-quality service.
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Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking for a Kitchen Steward 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
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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 Kitchen Steward, you will play a vital role in the seamless operation of the hotel’s back‑of‑house, ensuring immaculate standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and operational efficiency. You will maintain all stewarding equipment and dishwashing machinery while safeguarding the highest levels of sanitation across all culinary and storage areas.

  • Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Meticulously clean and maintain restaurants, kitchens, and all food preparation and service areas

  • Ensure all storerooms remain immaculately organised and hygienic at all times

  • Rigorously uphold all health, safety, and food hygiene standards

  • Partner closely with the culinary team to support flawless service delivery

  • Contribute to an elevated, disciplined, and service‑focused back‑of‑house environment



What are we looking for?
 A Kitchen Steward representing Hilton’s luxury portfolio serves with purpose, integrity, and pride—always acting in the best interests of our guests and collaborating seamlessly with fellow Team Members. To excel in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Proven experience handling cleaning chemicals in a professional hospitality environment

  • A valid and current food hygiene certification (documentation may be required)

  • A genuine passion for service excellence and operational precision

  • A polished, professional demeanour and strong work ethic

  • The ability to perform with excellence both independently and as part of a high‑performing team


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.

    About Us
    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

    Skills Required

    • Proven experience handling cleaning chemicals in a professional hospitality environment
    • Valid and current food hygiene certification
    • Passion for service excellence and operational precision
    • Polished, professional demeanor and strong work ethic
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team

    Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
    • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
    • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.

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    The Company
    HQ: McLean, VA
    500,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 1919

    What We Do

    Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.

    Why Work With Us

    Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.

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