Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Night Luggage Porter 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.
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- 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.
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
The Night Luggage Porter serves as a discreet ambassador of the hotel, acting as a point of contact for our residents during evening and overnight periods. With precision, composure, and impeccable attention to detail, you will curate seamless experiences while safeguarding comfort, privacy, and security.
As the Night Luggage Porter, you will shape both the final impressions of a guest’s evening and the first moments of their morning. You will provide highly personalised assistance, anticipate needs, and ensure continuity of luxury service throughout the night. Serving as a key point of contact for Guests, responding to enquiries efficiently, courteously, and with attention to detail
- Serving as the primary overnight contact for our residents, responding to enquiries with efficiency, warmth, and refined judgement
Flexibility to support luggage porter and door coverage, and occasional day shifts as required.
Safely parking and retrieving Guest vehicles on hotel premises, as required.
Support the Concierge team in delivering bespoke recommendations, and arranging services including dining, transportation, medical assistance, and concierge requests during night hours.
Managing and accurately handling Guest messages, parcels, and confidential correspondence with discretion
Coordinating the secure handling, storage, and retrieval of Guest luggage and valuables
Maintaining detailed awareness of VIP arrivals, daily briefs, special requests, and notable events
Ensuring lobby, entrance, and front‑of‑house areas remain immaculate, calm, and welcoming throughout the night
Supporting Management and Security teams, responding confidently and professionally to any emergency or sensitive situation
Presenting an impeccable, polished image that reflects the standards of ultra‑luxury hospitality
Upholding cleanliness, safety, and organisation of all concierge and front‑of‑house workspaces
Strictly adhering to brand standards, policies, and procedures when operating front‑office systems and equipment
What are we looking for?
A Night Luggage Porter within Waldorf Astoria brand consistently acts in the best interests of our Guests, while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
An elegant, composed demeanour with exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
A valid driver’s licence with no outstanding restrictions or infringements.
A sincere commitment to delivering intuitive, personalised, and anticipatory service.
Impeccable grooming, posture, and professional presentation at all times.
Calm decision‑making and adaptability in unexpected or high‑pressure situations.
The ability to work independently with confidence during overnight operations.
In‑depth knowledge of the local area, including culture, dining, entertainment, and luxury services.
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Previous experience in a Concierge or Front Office role within a luxury or five‑star hospitality environment is highly desirable.
Previous experience with Forbes Travel Guide is an advantage.
Exposure to overnight or autonomous operational shifts within a hotel setting.
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.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's licence with no outstanding restrictions or infringements
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to personalised and anticipatory guest service
- Impeccable grooming, posture, and professional presentation
- Calm decision-making and adaptability in high-pressure situations
- Ability to work independently during overnight operations
- In-depth knowledge of the local area, including culture, dining, entertainment, and luxury services
- Previous Concierge or Front Office experience in a luxury or five-star hospitality environment
- Previous Forbes Travel Guide experience
- Experience with overnight or autonomous hotel operational shifts
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several 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 165 million 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. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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