Hilton to recruit over 100 people ahead of flagship opening in Woking

3rd September 2021

As Hilton Woking prepares to welcome guests, the hotel is creating new jobs and apprenticeship opportunities for the local area.

Due to open its doors towards the end of 2021, Hilton Woking is set to top off the impressive £740million transformation of the town centre. In preparation for its opening, the hotel is creating over 100 new jobs, with roles including a Mixologist, Breakfast Chef and Night Manager, along with exciting opportunities to train in various apprenticeships, from a Front Office Apprentice to a Line Chef Apprentice.

The hotel will be hosting a recruitment fair on Wednesday, September 8^th at The Lightbox. The recruitment session will be open from 2pm to 7pm, offering the opportunity to find out more about the available jobs. For those unable to attend, potential candidates can also visit jobs.hilton.com to discover more about careers at Hilton.

The new-build hotel is the latest addition to the growing Hilton portfolio, offering 189 bedrooms and the largest hotel ballroom in Surrey. It’s the first new build managed Hilton hotel in the UK for several years and is part of a soaring development measuring in at over 100 metres above ground level.

As well as world class hotel facilities, guests and visitors will be able enjoy a range of outstanding drink and dining experiences. The 22nd floor LOFT Sky Bar commands magnificent views across Surrey and towards London, where a view of the Capital’s dramatic skyline is captured from the panoramic windows. OXBO Kitchen is a celebration of local produce with all-day dining options, while GLOW Lounge & Terrace is the perfect setting for casual catch-ups with friends or relaxed corporate gatherings.

Nicolaas Houwert, general manager comments: “I am very excited to be part of this new project and am looking forward to bringing the first newly-built Hilton hotel in the country for a number of years, to Woking. Hilton recently ranked as #1 on the UK’s Best Workplaces list and #3 on the UK’s Best Workplaces For Women list by Great Place to Work, which is a testament to Hilton's exceptional workplace culture.Hilton has fantastic career prospects and we encourage those with a passion for hospitality to meet us at any of our recruitment events to find out more about the roles available and hopefully join our team!"

Hilton Woking is located at Church Street West, Woking GU21 6AX. For more information, about the recruitment fair on Wednesday, September 8^th and to book a place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recruitment-open-day-hilton-woking-tickets-167892465885. To make a reservation, visit www.hilton.com/ or call 01483 319000.

*Hilton ranked as #1 in the ‘Super Large’ category of the UK’s Best Workplaces list and #3 in the ‘Super Large’ category of the UK’s Best Workplaces For Women list by Great Place to Work.

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About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 119 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 the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 118 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 newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.