Searcys, the iconic collection of restaurants, bars and venues, honoured staff across its portfolio at the inaugural Searcys awards and 30 Euston Square wins venue and team of the year. The awards ceremony marks the outstanding achievements of employees, and highlights the dedication, care and compassion that they deliver.
The nominations for the seven ‘Searcys Values Awards’ were submitted by employees from across the Searcys’ venue portfolio. From a shortlist of three per category the Executive team picked the eventual winners. The Values Awards cover their core pillars of Passion (rising star), Excellence (best team), Accountability (best support person), Energy (best guest feedback), Originality (best support Chef), Execution (best Manager), and Curiosity (best innovator).
Richard Callaghan, Head of HR at Searcys, commented; “Searcys is proud to recognise the contribution that our staff make to our organisation and the impact they have on delivering the highest quality hospitality and catering to our clients and their guests. Quality, innovation and service are at the heart of our ethos and offering and the winners lead the way when it comes to maintaining those across our work. It isn’t however just the winners but all of our staff who show meticulous attention to detail and a passion for what they do. The awards is an opportunity to thank everyone and show our ongoing commitment to supporting their growth and career development.”
30 Euston Square’s General Manager, Yvette Chatwin said; “My team are absolutely amazing. I am extremely proud of them all and what they have achieved this year. I’m delighted that their efforts have been recognised in the very first Searcys Value Awards ceremony. We are all thrilled and overwhelmed to have won these awards.”
Marta Makarczuk of Searcys at the Gherkin, who won the ‘Spirit of Searcys’ award for her continuous willpower, and high standards whilst delivering a seamless service, said; “I am absolutely thrilled and honoured that my work has been recognised in this way – I am so happy to receive this award.”
The Head Chef, Barry Tonks, from Searcys at the Gherkin who scooped ‘Chef of the Year’, said; “I am thrilled to win this award reflecting both the restaurant and event menu offer at Searcys at The Gherkin. We are so passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and consistency, my team and I are delighted this has been recognised and encouraged as part of the awards.”
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