Company Description
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.
Job Description
Job Title: Butler
Department: Butlers
Inspired & Supported by: Head Butler
Salary: £35,390 (including service charge)
Your purpose will be : To deliver an exceptional, seamless guest service experience and creating memorable personalisation at every opportunity; building meaningful relationships with our guests throughout their stay securing their future loyalty
You will be accountable for:
1. Passionately and expertly creating a 5 star luxury guest experience, characterised by flawless efficiency and authentic emotional connection
2. Taking ownership of any guest request which comes your way seeing it through until completion
3. Maximising internal communication networks, adapting to new working methods and supporting all key players to ensure a smooth guest journey
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
4. Devise guest itineraries, making bookings and reservations while providing relevant recommendations to surprise and delight
5. Confidently undertake all elements of the front desk operation including arrivals, check out and billing
6. Process all financial transactions with accuracy
7. Provide in room/suite services – butler services, special/VIP room set ups, amenities, deliveries to rooms
8. Drive revenue through upselling and cross selling.
9. Communicate clearly with other teams and through RSM to ensure efficient service for our guests
10. Seek opportunities to surprise and delight our guests
11. Meet all service standards in every guest interaction
12. Ensure that deliveries for guests and colleagues are correctly recorded and delivered
13. Ensure the front hall is covered at all times and provides a warm welcome for all guests
14. Promote and nurture positive relationships in the local area strengthening our position in the marketplace
15. Pay keen attention to guest preferences and update profiles accordingly
16. Cover the night shift including assistance with preparation of the night audit
Qualifications
What you will need to do this role:
Essential:
17. 1 – 3 years’ experience in a luxury hospitality environment
18. Excellent customer service skills
19. Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels
20. Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships
21. Ability to multi task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
22. Keen eye for detail
23. Previous experience of guest complaint handling and going the extra mile to meet guest needs
24. Flexibility to work different shifts including night shifts
25. Knowledge of OPERA PMS
Desirable:
26. Knowledge of ALICE concierge system
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.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
27. Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
28. 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
29. Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox
30. Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
31. Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family
32. Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
33. 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
34. 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
35. 50% discount at our spa and florist
36. 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
37. 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890
38. Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues
39. Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount
40. Employee assistance programme
41. Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses
42. English language classes
43. Colleague restaurant
44. Local F&B, retail and gym discounts
45. Interfaith prayer room
46. Wellness room
47. Cycle to work scheme