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Host/ess (The Hansom) (Part-Time) - St. Pancras London Autograph Collection
Role summary
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The Host/ess welcomes guests to The Hansom, manages reservations and seating, answers guest questions, and helps create a warm, efficient dining experience. Requirements typically include strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, good organisation, and the ability to remain calm during busy service. Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, or other guest-facing role is useful, although enthusiasm and a willingness to learn may be equally important. The successful candidate should be flexible for part-time shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; work well with colleagues; handle guest requests courteously; and represent the St. Pancras London Autograph Collection brand with confidence.
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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 St. Pancras London Autograph Collection
St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection is a Marriott-affiliated luxury hotel located beside the historic St. Pancras railway station in central London. The property combines Victorian architecture and heritage details with contemporary guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, and personalised service. Its Hansom restaurant and bar provide a social setting for hotel guests, local visitors, and travellers using the nearby international transport links. As part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, the hotel focuses on distinctive design, memorable experiences, and high hospitality standards rather than a uniform hotel style. Employees typically benefit from working in a multicultural, fast-paced environment with access to Marriott training, career development, and international opportunities. The hotel serves both leisure and business travellers and is well positioned for candidates interested in premium food, beverage, and front-of-house hospitality.