Staff

Having previously owned her own floristry business, Lindsey joined us in 1996 as a part-time person, but it very quickly became apparent that she was an absolute natural as a host and an operator - and within a very few years she became joint manager alongside Graham Arathoon, before becoming full manager in 2002. She somehow manages to juggle a busy family life while managing a hugely busy pub, but which function is easier is anybody’s guess.

Emma has been with us since 1999, and she is another who came for a casual job, just sort of stayed, and is now a manager. Being thoroughly local, she knows everyone in Gresford, and is always bright and breezy. Emma is a natural host, and is great at getting the party going and making sure that everyone is included.

James is a bit of a hip young gunslinger. He snowboards, mountain bikes and generally does all the stuff that makes life exciting. He finished his degree and went off travelling, spending four years running a busy bar off piste in France before realising that going to bed when the sun comes up could be bad for the constitution. Before joining us he’d just spent 18 months in Aus and New Zealand working in some great wineries and restaurants…overall, pretty much an ideal CV in our books.

Mark is a comparatively recent addition to the management team at the Pant, having joined in September of 2002. In a previous incarnation he was a manager for Next, but felt the powerful lure of the beer pumps tugging at his heart strings. His heart is in the right place.

John is a star find - referred to as “Hibbster”, he has become part of the furniture at the Pant. In addition to manning the pumps at the Pant, John is a part-time fireman, but he 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.

Our newest team member front of house, Sara is a star, and we feel like we’ve known her forever. After a long career in banking she decided it was time for a bit more fun and a change of pace. Having been a good customer for many years she decided to be brave and ask about a job, so we snatched her hand off and now she’s loving it. Running around the Pant all day really seems to suit her and as a bit of a foodie (having an Italian husband helps) she is now trying Pant recipes at home.

John has a faintly piratical look about him, and has got to head up the Pant kitchen crew by dedication and ability. Great on a night out, but get his taxi fare before the car leaves the station. He has seen it all, and some. A chef’s chef.

Ceri has had a hugely adventurous life to date, having travelled all over the world from London to Gleneagles, from Amsterdam to Bermuda. She found her way out of the 'Triangle' in one piece,and is settling down next year with her intended who also works in the business

Rob is a bright young man who just about holds his own in the kitchen, although he’s discovered groovy bars in Manchester so he might go off the rails at any time. He is at college one day a week doing his NVQ level 1.

Daniel brings calm and serenity to a busy and hectic kitchen, like the still waters of a pond. He worked in a hotel in wild Scotland before moving with his girlfriend to Wrexham, and life is sweet.

Before joining our motley crew, Kim worked for two years at the Alyn pub in Rossett. She does enjoy the somewhat ‘boysy’ atmosphere in the kitchen, although she and Ceri form a formidable team when needed. She likes holidaying and spending time with friends – in other words, she likes not working.

Phil joined us at the same time as Kim, the two both having worked together at the Alyn pub in Rossett (so I bet we’re popular with them). He started in the world of catering doing a stint of work experience at the Lion Quays at Oswestry, where he did extremely well by all accounts. Phil is keen and enthusiastic, and likes football and socialising (where have I heard that before?).

Paula has certainly made an impact on the Pant - she is a lively and enthusiastic soul who keeps morale high and the atmosphere light. She is married to Brian and is mother to Rob who works in the kitchen – and its funny, but he’s suddenly turned into a polite, hard-working and conscientious young man. Maybe we all need our Mums around.

The quieter of the team, Chris is a gardener through and through, and is always planning and developing ideas for the next season. The gardens have been transformed since the boys arrived and we try hard to keep them happy, as customers (and the other pubs) try to poach them on a regular basis.

One half of our gardening duo, Tony is an absolute jewel who really is worth his weight in gold. He can turn his hand to anything and has become invaluable with his maintenance, building and decorating skills as well as his gardening. The Pant gardens have never looked so good. Tony is a family man with two lovely daughters.

Annie was born in St Andrews, Scotland, and has three children and five grand children. She is married to Gordon, has travelled the world with the Armed Forces, so is very worldly wise. Annie came back to the UK 15 years ago and opened her own business in Wrexham retailing wedding dresses.