Company DescriptionThe Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have played host to royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture truly differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.Top Ten (Big Organisations) – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025HR in Hospitality Awards 2025:🏆 Excellence in Employee Experience🏆 HR Team of the Year🏆 HR Leader of the Year – awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally WebsterInstitute of Hospitality Awards 2025🏆 Talent Development Team of the YearJob DescriptionJob title: Bar ServerDepartment: F&BInspired & supported by: Head of BarsSalary: £36,667 (including service charge)About the Beaufort Bar The dramatic jet-black and gold décor of the Beaufort Bar provides the perfect setting for glamour and luxury. It is the hidden gem in the hotel with a discreet entrance and a cool late night vibe. Open from Thursday to Saturday nights, with a DJ playing after dark, the Beaufort Bar is a glamourous location to enjoy creative cocktails, prestige spirits and rare vintages. The Beaufort Bar’s menu, takes guests on a journey across centuries and through flavours. Focusing on the finest wines and Champagnes, with cocktails created to evoke the very specific flavour bouquets of the Champagne region and a luxurious bar dining menu, Nocturne creates a night-time world of seduction and indulgence.It is led by Bar Manager Markus Basset. Your purpose will be:To create a sophisticated and memorable experience for each and every guest who walks through the door no matter who they are. Whilst remembering the order and serving the correct drink is important, making an emotional connection with our guests and making their time in the bar memorable ( in a good way) is most important.You will be looking after several tables at once, talking with the guests, making recommendations if needed, as well as collaborating and clearly communicating with the host, bar, and management team to ensure a seamless five star experience for our guests.Learning and following our 5 star standards will a requirement and key to your success; the expectation being that you will perform to measurable targets.You will learn how to deliver 5 star hospitality, and you will be trained on service sequence and standards; as well as being expected within a reasonable timescale to be confident in your knowledge of our cocktails, champagnes, wines and food that we serve.You will attend trainings and learn from other team members on a daily basis as well as being coached by your leader on the job.Above all, you will be part of a great team and community that has a lot of fun and proudly gets to represent The Savoy.QualificationsWhat you will need to do this role:Essential:1-2 years serving or hosting experience in a luxury hospitality environmentPassion for and understanding of 5 star hospitality and what it takes to deliver itQuick thinking, resourceful and able to solve problems ’in the moment’Ability to remain calm and courteous at all timesAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced and changing environmentAble to work collaboratively as part of a teamWilling to work in rotating shifts including weekends and public holidaysGood knowledge of spoken and written EnglishRights to work in the UKDesirable:Basic knowledge of a POS SystemBasic knowledge of Open tablePlease 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.Additional InformationWhat’s in it for you? Competitive salary, pension, and life assurance 31–33 days of holiday (including public holidays) Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses & Perkbox Exclusive discounts: Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included) , 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants , 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890 Free stay at The Savoy after probation Colleague restaurant, interfaith prayer room and wellness room Laundry services for all colleagues Gym access, cycle-to-work scheme and Virgin Active membership discount Season ticket loan for commuting Employee assistance program English classes, optician reimbursements, and local discounts for F&B and retail