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Chef de Rang, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
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The Chef de Rang will provide polished, attentive table service in the pre-opening restaurant operation at The St. Regis London. Requirements typically include previous experience in a high-end hotel, fine-dining restaurant or luxury hospitality environment, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, professional presentation, and excellent spoken English. The successful candidate should be organised, guest-focused and confident working in a fast-paced team. Expectations include delivering personalised service, explaining menus, taking accurate orders, coordinating with the kitchen and service colleagues, maintaining high hygiene and presentation standards, and representing the St. Regis brand with discretion and warmth. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and public holidays is normally required.
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What the job usually comes with in the UK
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| 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 property operated within Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. St. Regis hotels are known for refined accommodation, personalised butler-style service, elegant dining and attention to detail. The London opening is expected to combine the brand's heritage and sophisticated service standards with the character of the British capital. Employees typically work in a structured international hospitality environment with access to training, career development and colleague benefits through Marriott. The hotel’s food and beverage teams are central to the guest experience, delivering polished service across restaurants, bars, events and in-room dining. As a pre-opening operation, colleagues may also contribute to setting service standards, preparing outlets, supporting recruitment and completing training before the hotel welcomes its first guests.