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!).
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.....
Supervisor
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!
Supervisor
Tom worked with us for multiple years, and has decided to come back to his roots! Always with a smile on and sharing some banter with the locals or his team, he is a cheeky chappy and we are glad to have him back!
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
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!
Bar/Waiting
Greg is a local lad who joins us when he is not hard at work attending Oxford University! Greg is hands on and always asking how he can help - a great asset to the team. When he is not working or studying, he will be on holiday or with family and friends!
Bar/Waiting
Freya is a wonderful addition to the Bell family, living locally, she is always on hand to help out with a big smile on her face. When she is not working, you might find her volunteering at Compton Verney. With her positive attitude and smile, we will miss her lots when she goes off travelling!
Bar/Waiting
Freddy is a local lad, who joined us a couple of years ago, you will find him serving your table or whizzing food about in between his travels and playing rugby! A team player, for the Bell and his rugby team, we love having him back.
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 Crew 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!
