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Restaurant Barista, Pre-Opening - The St. Regis London
Role summary
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The Restaurant Barista will prepare and serve high-quality coffee, tea and other beverages while delivering polished, attentive service in a luxury hotel environment. Requirements typically include previous barista or restaurant experience, knowledge of espresso preparation, strong hygiene awareness and the right to work in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate should be confident using coffee equipment, able to maintain consistent quality during busy service, and comfortable working as part of a multicultural pre-opening team. Excellent communication, grooming and guest-service skills are expected, along with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. A passion for hospitality and the ability to represent The St. Regis brand with warmth and professionalism are important.
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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 hospitality brand. St. Regis is known for refined service, elegant surroundings and personalised guest experiences, supported by traditions such as afternoon tea, distinctive cocktails and signature butler service. The London property is being developed as a pre-opening hotel, offering employees the opportunity to help establish operating standards, service culture and guest experiences from the beginning. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of brands and career opportunities across hotels, restaurants, events and corporate functions. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, discounted stays and an international working environment. The role suits someone interested in premium hospitality and contributing to the launch of a prestigious new London hotel.