Please Note
- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Commis Waiter/Waitress, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Commis Waiter/Waitress supports the restaurant and service team during the pre-opening of The St. Regis London. Responsibilities typically include preparing dining areas, setting tables, welcoming guests, taking or relaying orders, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should have a professional, polished manner, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in luxury hospitality. Previous restaurant or hotel experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires good communication, teamwork, reliability, flexibility to work shifts, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Candidates should be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and committed to delivering refined, personalised guest service.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About The St. Regis London
The St. Regis London is a luxury hotel brand operated by Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. St. Regis properties are known for elegant accommodation, highly personalised service and distinctive traditions such as the signature St. Regis Butler Service and refined afternoon tea. The London hotel is positioned to offer an upscale experience in one of the capital’s most prominent destinations, combining classic sophistication with contemporary dining, events and guest facilities. As part of Marriott, employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and internal mobility across a large global network. A pre-opening role offers the chance to help establish service standards, operating procedures and team culture from the beginning, making it suitable for candidates who enjoy building a new operation and working in a polished, detail-focused environment.