The Savoy Employee Reviews

This was a fun and exciting place to work, fast paced and everyone was really friendly, late hours so recommend that it is safe to travelYourself at those hours.

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When HR give themselves a new name.

Full time employee (Former Employee) - Charing Cross, Greater London - 26 May 2023

You know there's something not quite right when Human Resources rename themselves as Talent and Culture. Some nice people but alot of bullying cliques and fake smiles. They seem to enjoy making other departments life difficult and keep the benefits to themselves. If they don't like you then they will make your life very difficult to get you to leave. Terrible work culture with many lazy, arrogant managers. Good riddance as there's much better places to work without all these pathetic egos.

Pros

Free lunch

Cons

Human resources

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Insights into The Savoy

Based on 11 survey responses

What people like

Sense of belonging
Inclusive work environment
Feeling of personal appreciation

Areas for improvement

Time and location flexibility
Overall satisfaction

productive and fun

Spa Therapist (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 7 March 2023

enjoyed working here. gained lots of great knowledge and experience. Met lots of amazing people and managed to work up to a spa managerial position which i fufilled for 3 years after.

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If you love what you do avoid this place!The managers are useless!

Restaurant Assistant (Former Employee) - Bournemouth, Dorset - 7 May 2022

Possibly one of the worst places I’ve worked at by far…. To many egos in one place. Thom and luis are so unprofessional.I really don’t know how they got the job because they’re both useless, No skills whatsoever!Nothing good to learn here.. unfortunately! Wages not great either.

Pros

Free lunch

Cons

Long hours!

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Friendly colleagues but poor management

F&B (Former Employee) - Charing Cross, Greater London - 26 April 2022

The best thing about working at the Savoy was the team people are so friendly. However, you work for very long hours social life is non existent.Management is not the greatest. There is no room for develop. They promise a lot but nothing is done. They need to look after their staffs a lot more. Most people you speak with working there are unhappy. The salaries are quite low.

Pros

Free lunch, laundry for staffs

Cons

Long hours, no room for development

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Commis Chef (Current Employee) - London - 16 April 2022

In the 6 mouths I've been working there I saw my salary going down every mouth. The management it's poor and the balance work-life doesn't exist. They give you staff food and uniforms and other NM ice services.

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Fun and glamorous work place

Hostess/Receptionist (Former Employee) - London - 14 April 2022

Lovely people, lots of discounts. Every day can be different and you do get to meet a lot of interesting people.Unfortunately hours are long and you depend on your line manager to change departments.

Pros

Staff discounts

Cons

Long hours

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Productive and satisfactory

Royal Service Agent (Current Employee) - London - 17 February 2019

A typical day as a Royal Service Agent at The Savoy is very broad. You have to deal from complaints to good feedbacks from your guests whilst dealing with the daily task as well as delivering luxury high standards such as FORBES and LQA. The managements is well distributed as everything is tracked down to make sure we enhance a wonderful journey for our guests from the beginning to the end. However the hardest part of the job is dealing with little tasks that comes out of the blu when on a busy day, as you do not want to upset anyone. However, there is always time for a fun moment when guests enjoy talking to you or when you correctly deliver what they have asked for with the highest standards.

Pros

Discounts in the venues

Cons

Shifts timing - very variable

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difficult to develop

Food Runner (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 26 January 2019

i have been working here for 2 years and I have not got any qualification that could have give me the possibility to develop on my career. I would recommend to look after their staff as they are the heart of the business.

Pros

regular hours

Cons

career progression difficulties

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High class company

Souchef (Current Employee) - London uk - 30 November 2018

This company is a top class in terms of benefits and how they treat there employee. They serve the best quality service that u would wanted too. I can really encourage u to try and experience.

Pros

Free foodand clothing

Cons

Nothing to say

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Amazing atmosfere

Assisting guests (Current Employee) - London - 23 November 2018

Savoy was definitly the best working experience I had so far. Would change notihng, pefect management and amazing HR support for everyone at all times.

Pros

free food

Cons

long hours

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Fantastic company

Floor porter (Former Employee) - London - 30 October 2018

An amazing place to work in the hospitality industry. Great benefits and opportunity to grow within the company. Great community and fun place to work.

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Best place to work in hospitality

B.I.R.D attendant (Current Employee) - London - 20 October 2018

A lot of opportunities, with possibilities to grown up and show your skills in different areas and department. Supporting team and good team work in all areas.

Pros

Competitive salary

Cons

24 hours 7 days guest attention

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Fun workplace

College Placement Year - Waitress/Event Server (Former Employee) - London - 19 October 2018

As I was on placement I was there to learn. over the 14 months, I spent there I worked in a restaurant where I gained f&b skills, bar & cocktail skills and hosting skills. I was also an Event server and I learned how to run a function and the Sales & Marketing side of the Events.

Pros

free lunch

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Quite a homely place to work at with colleagues promoting teamwork.

Guest Relations/Cloakroom Attendant (Former Employee) - London - 12 June 2018

The Savoy is a place working at hence its character that promotes teamwork and relationships. There are open for those team members who want to advance in their pursuit for advancement. There are several training programmesession on offer at the Savoy thus online and offline respectively.

Pros

There is free breskfast, lunch and dinner for every employee ( colleague ).

Cons

There are long hours and a three shift system in place .

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Great place to work

Sous Chef (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 12 February 2018

Great atmosphere great working relations, worked along side some very interesting chefs from around the world and gained extensive knowledge in a wide range of foods

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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (Former Employee) - London - 9 February 2018

Great Hotel with unlimited resources. Helping clients made the job exciting and fun. Savoy Hotel is a great place to work. I enjoyed the staff and the Management. The most enjoyable part of my experience was speaking to clients

Pros

Free Lunches

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Lifechanging

Credit Manager (Current Employee) - London - 21 October 2017

Working for The Savoy has been the highlight of my career. They treat colleagues as well as colleagues are expected to treat guests. We are "all" about the guest!!

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Ambiente fantastico, è come lvorare in famiglia.

Junior bartender (Former Employee) - Londra - 10 October 2017

La definirei un' università del bartending dove poter lavorare in armonia con colleghi e clienti fantastici.

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This place is the definition of "standards"

Waiter (Former Employee) - London - 17 September 2017

Great managers , great place but a hard job . This place can teach every of us what`s mean "standards" and "professionalism". Is exactly what you can expect from an expensive 5 stars hotel but with a plus of style.

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Good place to work.

Room Attendant (Former Employee) - London, UK - 6 June 2017

Good place to work. I started there when i moved in London. The system is organised, the employers can take the information what they need easily. If you are work or start as a beginner they give it to you training.