Staff

Ian started life at the Pant in 1995, for heaven's sake. He originally joined us as a washer-up in the kitchen, and he's stuck with it ever since, working in his vacations from a hospitality degree at Birmingham University. Ian is a keen singer, being a bit of a star baritone with the Rhos Male Voice Choir, and is a complete foodie and wino (winie?). So, from KP to Manager - good going Ian.

John, aka the Hibbster, is a star find for us, and we managed to poach him from the Pant after a very successful couple of years there. He is a part-time fireman, but assures us he’s not “on call” when he’s with us. John has lived and worked in pubs from the tender age of 12, so knows his way around a bar.

Natalie has the finest genetic blueprint for the job - her mother is the renouned Gail Shaw at the Corn Mill (a legend in her own lunchtime). Natalie has a sunny, upbeat personality, and is one of life's enthusiasts: the future is bright on planet Shawso.

Richard joined us in late summer of '09. He is one of our local chaps who lives just around the corner, which would be very handy when we need to call on somebody last minute, if he ever turned his mobile on. He is a petrol head at heart and is saving his hard earned 'dosh' for an Audi.

David came to us from Bodidris Hall where he worked for some eight years. He originates from Nantes in France and moved to Britain in 1994. He has since married Claire who is mother to his beautiful little girl Ebony. David enjoys music and films and spending quality time with his family.

Ben joined the kitchen crew in July 2010, although he worked for B&P previously as a commis chef in the Pant. He went to work in other kitchens to stretch his 'chefy' wings and gain lots of valuable experience, but he lure of the bright lights of B&P was too much, so he has come back to the fold. Ben has a young daughter, Molly, and enjoys riding motorbikes and driving cars (fast!)

Ben has been in the company for a number of years now, having started as a trainee at the Pant Yr Ochain. He was thrown in at the deep end of catering, having now worked in two of the busiest kitchens in North Wales, but he is a cool customer under stress and should go far.

Ben joined us back in summer of 2009 as one of our K.P's. He is very proud to be Polish, and enjoys defending the European element with David, our French head chef. He expressed a keen interest in the food and cheffing side of things just in time for an opening as a trainee chef came up, which worked out brilliantly. He is massively keen and enthusiastic, and he'll go far. Ben enjoys playing rugby for 'Rhos mens' division in his spare time, so he's going native.

Russell joined us in May of 2008. He was a star find. Russell saw Ian’s advert on the board in the pub and fitted the criteria like a glove. He is ready and willing to turn his hand to really anything, which just what you want in 'a man about the place'. Russell knows everybody in the village, and in fact maintains half the gardens in the area. He has painted the exterior of the pub from top to bottom, which is a real credit too him, so PJ has set him painting the interior next, much to Russell's delight – not!