The Savoy Society mentoring scheme celebrates a successful first year

The Savoy Society Mentoring Scheme has celebrated its first Alumni Dinner at Brown's in Mayfair, toasting the fifteen hospitality management students from some of the UK's top hospitality-centred colleges and universities.

In his welcome speech, Stuart Johnson, general manager of Brown's and chairman of the Savoy Society mentoring Scheme, said: "The first year of our mentoring scheme has proved an even greater success than we hoped for. We now have a firm foundation for an initiative to support tomorrow's managers, and we expect it to grow from strength to strength."

Petrina Johnson, a mentee from University College Birmingham, said: "Having won a place on this valuable mentoring scheme has already benefited me in many ways. Just having that guidance, advice and support gives me a lot of personal encouragement, making me want to aim higher in my career." 

Dee Smith, Springboard's touch point for the scheme, added: "Enabling career progression and development is a central focus of The Springboard Charity's work and The Savoy Society Mentoring Scheme complements our aims and ethos well. It's a privilege to work closely with such a prestigious industry organisation."

Words: Clare Riley

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