Public Area Attendant

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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
Maintains immaculate hotel public areas, restrooms, and guest spaces; performs deep cleaning and carpet shampooing; handles guest concerns, lost-and-found procedures, master keys, inspections, and maintenance reporting. Ensures compliance with security, fire, health, and safety standards while delivering luxury hospitality service and collaborating effectively with hotel teams.
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Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Public Area Attendant, 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 2026
  Proudly voted by our Team Members

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 Public Area Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining immaculate public spaces throughout the hotel, ensuring an impeccable environment that enhances both Guest and Member experiences. You will also address guest concerns with professionalism and discretion while carrying out scheduled deep‑cleaning and maintenance support tasks.

All duties are to be performed to the highest standards of ultra‑luxury hospitality and include:

  • Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and presentation across all public areas

  • Adhering to and executing lost‑and‑found procedures in line with company policy

  • Handling guest service matters swiftly, courteously, and effectively

  • Managing master keys responsibly and in accordance with security protocols

  • Performing regular deep‑cleaning tasks, including monthly deep cleans and carpet shampooing

  • Identifying and reporting maintenance concerns promptly to the Engineering Department

  • Conducting frequent inspections of public areas and restrooms, taking immediate corrective action when required

  • Complying fully with hotel security policies, fire regulations, and all health and safety legislation

  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as assigned by hotel management


What are we looking for?
A Public Area Attendant representing Hilton’s luxury brands plays a vital role behind the scenes in supporting guest satisfaction while working collaboratively with hotel teams. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes:

  • A consistently positive and professional attitude

  • Clear and effective communication skills

  • A strong commitment to delivering exceptional service standards

  • Impeccable grooming and personal presentation

  • The ability to work independently as well as collectively within a team environment

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • Prior experience within a luxury or ultra‑luxury hospitality or service‑led environment is highly desirable.

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

    • Positive and professional attitude
    • Clear and effective communication skills
    • Commitment to exceptional service standards
    • Impeccable grooming and personal presentation
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Prior experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality or service-led environment

    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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