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Bartender, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Bartender will prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks while delivering polished service consistent with The St. Regis brand. Requirements typically include previous bar or hospitality experience, strong beverage knowledge, good communication skills and the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate should be confident working in a luxury environment, attentive to detail, well presented and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. As this is a pre-opening role, the candidate is also expected to support menu preparation, bar setup, training, stock control and the smooth launch of the outlet.
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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 a luxury hotel brand within Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. St. Regis is known for refined service, elegant surroundings, signature rituals and highly personalised guest experiences. The London property combines the heritage of the St. Regis name with a central city location, premium dining and bar facilities, and the attentive service expected from a five-star hotel. Marriott offers employees access to international career opportunities, structured training, hotel discounts and workplace benefits, subject to local terms and eligibility. As a pre-opening property, The St. Regis London provides team members with the opportunity to help shape service standards, operating procedures and the hotel's culture from the beginning.