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Cocktail Waiter/Waitress, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Cocktail Waiter/Waitress will support the opening of The St. Regis London by delivering polished, attentive service in the hotel’s bar and beverage areas. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, explaining menus, taking and serving drink orders, maintaining table presentation, processing payments, coordinating with bartenders and service colleagues, and following food safety, licensing and hotel standards. Candidates should have hospitality or bar-service experience, strong communication skills, professional presentation and a genuine interest in luxury guest service. Knowledge of cocktails, wines and spirits is advantageous. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and busy opening periods, as well as the ability to remain calm, organised and discreet in a high-end environment.
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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 opening in the heart of London under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. St. Regis is known for refined accommodation, personalised butler-style service, elegant dining and cocktail experiences, and a strong tradition of sophistication and attention to detail. The London property is expected to serve leisure travellers, international visitors, business guests and local clientele. As a Marriott hotel, it operates within a global hospitality group offering structured training, internal mobility and employee benefits, subject to local terms. Working at a pre-opening property can provide valuable experience in setting service standards, preparing operating procedures and helping establish a new luxury venue’s culture. The role combines the heritage of the St. Regis brand with London’s international hospitality market.