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Commis Chef, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety during the pre-opening of The St. Regis London. Candidates should have a genuine interest in professional cookery, basic kitchen knowledge, good organisation and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Previous kitchen experience or culinary training is helpful, although a motivated entry-level applicant may be considered. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, physical stamina and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to provide consistent, high-quality support while learning from senior chefs and contributing positively to the opening team.
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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 hotel brand known for refined service, elegant settings and personalised guest experiences. The London property is being developed as a high-end hotel in the capital, offering opportunities to join its pre-opening team and help establish operating standards from the beginning. St. Regis hotels are recognised for signature butler service, sophisticated dining, premium amenities and strong attention to detail. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development, international mobility and hotel industry benefits, subject to the specific terms of employment.