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Butler, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Butler will provide highly personalised, discreet service to guests before, during and after their stay, reflecting The St. Regis luxury standards. Responsibilities may include guest arrivals and departures, unpacking and packing assistance, luggage handling, room inspections, special requests, in-room amenities and coordination with other hotel departments. Candidates should have previous experience in luxury hospitality, guest relations, front office or a comparable service role. Excellent communication, grooming, attention to detail, confidentiality and a calm, professional manner are essential. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected. Fluency in English is required, while additional languages and experience with pre-opening hotel operations would be advantageous.
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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 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s luxury hospitality brand. St. Regis properties are known for refined service, elegant surroundings, personalised guest experiences and the signature St. Regis Butler Service. The London property is being developed as a premium hotel serving international leisure travellers, business guests and high-profile visitors to the capital. As a pre-opening operation, the hotel will recruit team members who can help establish service standards, operational procedures and a strong workplace culture before opening. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of brands across numerous countries. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and access to Marriott’s global hospitality network.