Rewards & Benefits

We look after our staff as they look after our business. It’s as simple as that.

We care passionately about quality of service, our staff and our partners.
The service we provide is a team effort, with every individual playing an important part in the journey. We’ll invest in you as we know it’s our people that make the difference in standing out from the crowd.
We’re independent, and not afraid to do things differently.
We welcome new ideas, no matter who they come from or where they could take us.
We do a lot to support our communities, and love our environment. We’ve set ourselves high sustainability targets, and are on our journey to net zero.
In everything we do, we believe in the importance of honesty and integrity.

As an employee of Savona Foodservice you will have access to a range of benefits, focusing on financial security, health and wellbeing and peace of mind for you and your family.

Financial Security

An accredited Living Wage Employer

Over 9000 Companies including Savona voluntarily chooses to pay the real Living Wage because we believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.

Company Pension scheme

Providing for your future can start at any age and you will be automatically enrolled in the Legal and General pension scheme. Upon meeting eligibility, you will benefit from a combined % employer and employee contribution of your salary being added to your pension pot every month. We have also introduced Salary Exchange as a further employee benefit as you pay less National Insurance and, as a result, your take home pay increases.

Life assurance

We will provide free life assurance for all permanent members of staff after three months service. This will pay out twice your salary to your nominated person in the event you die whilst in our employment.

Employee Benefits

Annual Leave

We give all our staff a minimum of 23 days plus Bank Holidays per year to help you plan your down time. You can request your own annual leave via our HR portal; Breathe HR.

Flexible working

We welcome any flexible working requests from our employees. Having met with you to understand what you are hoping to achieve, we will respond to your request within two months on whether we can accommodate your requirement whilst at the same time, ensuring business needs can still be maintained.

Staff discounts and purchases

One of just many perks at working for Savona, you can purchase the products we stock at cost price and you will be advised of what short life goods are coming close to their sell by date which can be purchased at a very reduced cost. This benefit is rated highly by our staff.

Long service recognition

We place a high value on loyalty shown by our staff. We reward length of service from 5 years upwards. At 25 years, you will receive £300 plus a bottle of champagne.

Refer a Friend scheme

If you recommend anyone to work for us, you will receive £500 when they have achieved 6 months service.

Free parking

Free parking is available at all our depots.

Free uniform

We believe in our staff looking smart and working in as safe an environment as possible. We therefore will provide you with any necessary boots and uniform, so you don’t have to pay for that yourself. Another benefit which is rated highly by our staff.

Free fruit

Struggling to eat your five a day? We provide a range of fresh fruit at each depot to ensure our staff get the right amount of Vitamin C.

Free drinks

Unlimited supply of hot and cold drinks are available at all our depots.

Healthcare

Disability Confident

Proving our support in the ethos of working with disadvantaged people, we provide inclusive and accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments to support employees.

Employee Assistance Programme

On behalf of our employees we have signed up to Hospitality Action; a 24/7 365-day service offering debt, financial, legal advice plus emotional and counselling support.

Access to Occupational Health Services

If you develop an on-going medical condition, we can access the services of a local Occupation Health Adviser who can provide face to face or telephone support to support your recovery.

Free Eye Tests

We encourage our staff to get their eyes checked every 2 years and will pay for your eye test to ease the costs for you.

Ready to join?

We’re looking for like minded, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team. Check out our current vacancies…