Steward, The Savoy

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.

Salary: £12.76 (including service charge)

To carry out all required duties within the stewarding department and all related areas and ensure 5 star safety and hygiene standards are maintained.

You will be accountable for:

• To uphold good housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean and pleasant working environment
• To comply with all Health and Safety at Work, especially COSHH and Manual Handling regulations, pertaining to this position in the department and to ensure that you attend all training sessions that are provided and training is logged.
• To ensure standards with personal hygiene and grooming are consistently met.

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:

• To assist in the preparation of operating equipment for functions, inventories and other requirements and distribute
• To wash and polish all operating equipment and cooking utensils and examine cleanliness before distribution
• To empty bins and clear and sort refuse for operating equipment according to hotel policy
• To thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas related to refuse when required
• To wash, disinfect, degrease, dry and polish all floor surfaces, walls, kitchen equipment, extract vents, ceilings and other equipment before, during and after each meal service and when required.
• To assist in the preparation of operating equipment for functions, inventories and other requirements and distribute.
• To assist with the cleaning of operating equipment during banquet functions or at peak periods in back of house areas related to the outlets

What you will need to do this role:

Essential:

• 1-3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry
• Intermediate communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Able to work well under pressure in fast paced and changing environment
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others
• Willing to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays

Desirable:

• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization
• Industry related certifications

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
• 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
• 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
• 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
• 50% discount at our spa and florist
• Savoy hotel discount and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
• 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel
• Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses for all colleagues
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniform
• Colleague restaurant
• Colleague gym facility and gym membership discount
• Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme