Staff

Sam originally wandered through the doors at the Armoury way back when, looking for casual work, but after a bit gave up her job working for the National Trust to join us full time, to the detriment of our national heritage.She had been the deputy manager at the Fox since the opening, before ascending to the throne in September 2007 - another story like Lindsey at the Pant, who also joined as a part-timer and ended up running the show. Sam collects cats, which doesn't bode well for the future.

Moira, aka MooMoo, has a star-studded past having been the previous manager of the Three Fishes – the pub’s previous incarnation. Occasionally, especially with the addition of red wine, she comes over all Cilla Black, and is one of the few human beings who comes with a Noise Abatement Order tattood to her forehead.

Jon is Shrewsbury born and has been involved in the catering trade for over a decade, despite his youthful facade. He has a warm and engaging manner, a bit like your favourite uncle, but still remains an inveterate clubber and is working his way through a list of adventurous outdoor sports, like…er..golf.

Charlotte is a bit of a bright spark, as you can see. More info on the way soon.

Montomery, generally known as ‘Mr Burns’ on account of always wearing a suit to work, is no great conversationalist - more the still, silent type who nevertheless keeps a beady eye on things from behind the bar. Fond of travelling, he’s recently returned from the Malasian Grands Prix and has bought tickets for a racy weekend in New York.

Podie (Pocket Jodie) used to work at the Last Inn so isn’t exactly new to the trade. She is horsetastic, spending all her spare time looking after at least three, including her own, getting up at no o’clock in the morning. Her poison is Stella - halves generally, though they look like pints in her Podie hands.

Jade was previously in events management, and is the Fox's self-appointed animal welfare officer with a soft spot for the various waifs and strays that wash up on the Fox's foreshore. Jade is a bit of an artist on the quiet, and shares with Sam a passion for shoes: she has a vast collection.

Andy heads up the chef team, having led the Corn Mill kitchens for several years, so is used to extreme catering. After the somewhat intimate arrangements at the Corn Mill, the new kitchens at the Fox are to Andy like the wide open plains of the Serengeti to a wildebeest - you'll often find him wandering around aimlessly, chewing the cud.

Craig is the steadiest Eddy you’re likely to meet, which is of great reassurance in the turbulent waters that are a busy kitchen. He came to us from seven and a half years at the Valley Hotel in Ironbridge, which in chef years is like twenty years in a normal job. Craig is a keen Spurs supporter and a great dog walker, which is where he gets his rosy cheeks.

Tom started washing up and then looked over the fence at the blokes dressed in white, and saw the grass was greener. He is as keen as mustard so he’s joined us full-time as a trainee, going to college once a week. The future looks bright.

Em hails from Wulva-Rampton, having worked in Chicago and le Petit Blanc. She claims to have almost drowned three times (so don’t ever go sailing with her) and nearly bled to death just the once. Em would like to have been a dentist but alas the family tradition is cheffing so here she is. She is extremely sensitive to caffeine and is allergic to penicillin. One large espresso with a penicillin top, please.

Arthur is one of the backroom wizards who stoke the engines of the pub and keep the ship moving along. Named after a medieval king, he is a legend in his own right.

Stella has lived in Newport all her life and currently lives just opposite the pub with her husband and a ‘little bundle of joy”. She enjoys swimming and socialising but hates shopping, which has got to be something of a first.

Caroline, a farmer's wife, previously worked at Weston Park for 22 years “And has the hairs on her chest to prove it” apparently. She likes Yoga and swimming but not necessarily at the same time. She is cheeky and hard working - nice combo!