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Recreation Assistant
Role summary
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The Recreation Assistant supports the smooth and safe operation of the fitness and leisure facilities at One Hyde Park Residences. Responsibilities may include welcoming residents and guests, maintaining gym and recreation areas, checking equipment, assisting with bookings, enforcing health and safety procedures, and providing attentive service. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, and an interest in fitness or leisure operations. Previous experience in a gym, spa, hotel, residential club, or similar luxury environment is desirable. First-aid, pool-safety, or fitness qualifications may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, discreet, flexible with shifts, detail-oriented, and confident working with high-profile residents.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About One Hyde Park Residences
One Hyde Park Residences is an ultra-luxury residential development in Knightsbridge, London, operated in association with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The residences provide highly personalised services and access to premium amenities, including wellness, fitness, concierge, housekeeping, and lifestyle support. Mandarin Oriental is an internationally recognised luxury hospitality group known for refined service, cultural sensitivity, and strong attention to detail. Employees working at One Hyde Park are expected to deliver discreet, polished, and responsive service to residents and their guests. The environment is professional and service-led, with a strong emphasis on privacy, presentation, teamwork, and anticipating individual needs. The role offers experience within one of London’s most prestigious residential and hospitality settings, where standards are comparable to those found in leading five-star hotels and private members’ clubs.