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McGurk was widely considered a pivotal figure in bringing the historically important American Bar at the Savoy back to the forefront of the global bar industry.

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In partnership with head bartenders Erik Lorincz (2010-2018) and Maxim Schulte (2018-2020), the Savoy’s American Bar won The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2017 during McGurk's tenure, and took two runner-up spots amid six top-ten finishes.

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McGurk, who joined the Savoy in 2013, was promoted to a newly created role of director of bars in 2018, leading both the American Bar and Beaufort Bar.

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In recognition of his leadership and managerial qualities – particularly in terms of hospitality and staff development - McGurk won Bar Manager of the Year at the Class Bar Awards in 2019.