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Barback, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Barback supports bartenders and the wider bar team during the pre-opening of The St. Regis London. Responsibilities typically include stocking beverages, ice, glassware and supplies, maintaining cleanliness, clearing used equipment, assisting with deliveries and preparing the bar for service. Candidates should be organised, physically fit, dependable and comfortable working in a busy luxury hospitality environment. Previous bar, restaurant or hotel experience is helpful, although a strong attitude and willingness to learn may be equally valued. The successful candidate is expected to provide discreet, efficient service, maintain high hygiene standards, work well within a team and represent the refined service culture associated with the St. Regis brand. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is normally required.
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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 The St. Regis London
The St. Regis London is part of Marriott International’s luxury St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio, a brand recognised for elegant properties, personalised service and its signature butler tradition. The London hotel is being developed to offer refined accommodation, premium dining, sophisticated bars and high-end guest experiences in one of the world’s leading capital cities. Marriott International is a global hospitality company operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and exposure to established service standards. Working at The St. Regis London offers the opportunity to join a prestigious pre-opening team, help establish operational standards from the beginning and build experience in luxury hospitality.