Here is just a little info to let you get to know us better...
Here is little potted history of our pub and the local area... if you have a spare minute or two and maybe a cup of tea (or is that a G&T), we think it's well worth read.
If you'd like to put a name to a face, allow us to introduce you to the crew...
Manager
Phoebe started off her time at her local (and our sister pub), the Refectory when she was just 17 and she has recently joined us from the Highdown in Worthing. Eight years later she has worked up the ranks and has found herself her perfect match at the Bell. She loves organising Christmas Markets and Dog Walks (especially if it involves having a beer at the same time!). Keep an eye out for her ever changing hair colour!
Assistant Manager
No one is 100% sure if Chloe is ever joking or not, her humour is dryer than the Sahara Desert, but we are pretty sure she likes it here. Always behind the bar, she will pour you a pint quicker than you can ask for it! If you don't see her behind the bar, she's probably in front of it with a pint of Aspall's in hand (that's why we know she likes it here!).
Assistant Manager
Maria has been part of the B&P family for nearly 4 years and has over 10 years experience in hospitality in total. Originally from Poland, she loves partaking in extreme sports. If she is not working, or throwing herself out of a plane, you will find her looking after her gorgeous toddler, George with her partner.
Supervisor
Tom is a local lad who joined us in early 2023. Quickly working his way up to Bar Supervisor, he has also quickly become a favourite with the locals. Never without a smile behind the bar, the football playing, jiu-jitsu fighting, cycling and rubik's cube solving barman has done a lot in his short 19 years but we are now happy he is has settled here at the Bell.
Supervisor
Heather is our little pocket rocket supervisor who joined the Bell in March 2022. Bringing with her over 25 years pub and retail experience. In her spare time, Heather enjoys looking after rescue animals; which have included ponies, horses, cats, dogs and a rabbit. She also enjoys riding and teaching children horse management and how to stay safe around horses. Oh and drinking the odd pint of cider.....
Bar/Waiting
We were given a couple of different photos to use for Sandy, but we think this one sums her up the most! The first to put her hand up to try anything, it's a shame her gorgeous face is hidden by the mask but there is no doubt you would recognise her from working on the floor.
Bar/Waiting
Jess has worked at the Bell for nearly two years. If she is not serving you breakfast, she will be looking after her two little boys, who are full of personality, just like her! You will most likely see her with sunglasses on chilling in the garden. A great addition to the team... the start of the weeks and early mornings are that bit easier with Jess about.
Bar/Waiting
Ann-Marie is an absolute whippet, you might recognise her from serving you breakfast or whizzing around the floor on any given day! When Ann-Marie isn't running (and talking) at 100000mph, she is stopping off at the Bell for a drink - after a cycle!
Bar/Waiting
Amelia is one of our girls of many talents, you may find her behind the bar, running food or running a busy section - she's an absolute gem. When she is not overseas studying in Belfast, she is only a couple doors down from us, which has come in handy... a few times!
Bar/Waiting
Freddy is a local chap who has recently joined us at the Bell. He has settled in very fast, always with a smile on his face and we love working with him! When he is not working, you will find him playing rugby, watching football and hanging out with mates.
Bar/Waiting
Theo is a local lad who has recently joined us and slotted right into the team! When he is home from uni in Nottingham, you will find him on the bar or running a busy section. If he isn't working, he will most likely be playing lacrosse or at the pub with mates. With his sister being Bea, the Assistant Manager, there is always a bit of sibling banter when these two are on shift together!
Kitchen Assistant
Oh Jacob, where do we start. Always happy and cracking jokes in the kitchen, he creates a very positive bubble to be surrounded by. Always working hard for the team, if he is not assisting the chefs in day to day kitchen life, you might see him doing the odd shift out the front or he will be off hiking up hills and rewinding by hanging out with his friends and family or watching TV and films!
Sous Chef
Ben has grown up in the Midlands and worked predominantly in fine dining hotel restaurants in the Cotswolds. Although his original expertise was in pastry, he crossed over to the savoury side of cooking some years ago as he felt that would make him a more complete chef. In his spare time, he has a passion for nature and wild places, travel and photography.
Chef
There isn’t a place where this man hasn’t lived or worked. However we’re lucky to have him here now! Having just moved nearer his Brummy roots from our sister pub the Highdown, Worthing.
If Dan’s not at work, he’s probably holding up the bar with a Peroni in his hand.
Chef de Partie
Ollie started with us during the summer (which is very brave!) and has brought with him some young energy to the kitchen. On his days off he’ll be found watching the F1 or the football….actually having said that - he seems to manage to do that whilst he’s at work too!
Cleaner
From Waiting Staff to Housekeeping with Kitchen Porter in between (and at one point all together!) what can Cherise not do? Always with a smile on her face, early mornings are that bit easier when she is around. Having worked at the pub for 5 years, she knows everyone and everything! If she is not at work, she is most likely walking her dog and spending time outside.
Cleaner
Ferdy, originally from Madeira, has a wealth of housekeeping knowledge that she has been using at the Bell for over 4 years now. She keeps the pub shining and is always up for helping the team in different ways. A hard worker and full of character, it's hard not to laugh in the early hours of the morning when she is about!
Gardener/Maintenance Person
As the Mother of the Author, I have nothing but fantastic things to say about this lady. Lorraine (mum) loved it at the Highdown so much, she drives from Godalming once or twice a week to give us a hand. Always with a smile on her face, it takes a lot to pull her away from her two spaniels - but we're glad to have her.
