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Banqueting Server [Casual] - Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Role summary
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The Banqueting Server supports weddings, conferences, private functions and other hotel events by preparing rooms, setting tables, serving food and beverages, clearing tables and maintaining excellent guest service. Candidates should be well presented, reliable, professional and comfortable working in a busy, team-oriented environment. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential. Previous hospitality, restaurant or banqueting experience is helpful but casual roles may offer training. Flexibility is expected, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. The role also requires attention to detail, physical stamina, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to food safety, cleanliness and Marriott service standards.
Can I work in the UK?
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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 Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is a luxury hotel located near Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and the city’s major cultural attractions. It forms part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating hotels and resorts across numerous international brands. The hotel offers guestrooms, restaurants, conference and banqueting facilities, a full-service spa and event spaces suitable for weddings, business meetings and large celebrations. Its teams serve leisure travellers, corporate guests and local event customers, with a focus on warm hospitality, professional standards and memorable experiences. Employees typically benefit from working in a diverse international organisation, access to Marriott training and development programmes, and potential opportunities to progress across the company’s global hotel network.