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Porter, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London

United Kingdom The St. Regis London Estimated salary: Approximately £26,000–£31,000 per year, potentially supplemented by service charge, tips, and employee benefits
Role summary

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The Porter supports an exceptional arrival and departure experience by welcoming guests, handling luggage, escorting guests to rooms, arranging transportation, delivering items, and assisting with front-of-house requests. Candidates should provide warm, polished service, communicate confidently, and maintain a professional appearance consistent with The St. Regis brand. Previous experience in a hotel, luxury hospitality, concierge, porter, or customer-service role is helpful, although strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn may also be valued. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and moving luggage, reliability, attention to detail, discretion, and flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should be legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom and be comfortable serving an international clientele.

About the employer

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 refined accommodation, personalised service, elegant dining, and the signature St. Regis Butler Service. The London property is designed to bring the brand's heritage of sophistication and bespoke guest experiences to the capital, serving leisure travellers, business guests, and high-profile visitors. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, hotel discounts, and international mobility across a large portfolio of brands and destinations. A pre-opening team also plays an important role in establishing service standards, operating procedures, and the hotel's culture before welcoming guests.

What the job usually comes with in the UK

Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingLive-in common in rural hotels
MealsStaff meals common
FlightsNo
Service charge100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law)
ContractPermanent or seasonal
Leave28 days
Income taxAbout 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.

Can I work in the UK?

How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.

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