Here is just a little info to let you get to know our pub 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
Tom grew up living next door to one of our pubs, so knew what we were all about from a young age. He has a strong enthusiasm for good food and great beers. When he isn't working (which is very rare) Tom can be found tinkering with cars or going out shooting. He lives with his wife, daughter and cocker-spaniel Angus.
Deputy Manager
Phoebe started off her time at her local (and our sister pub), the Refectory when she was just 17. Eight years later she has worked up the ranks and has found herself her perfect match at the Highdown. 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!
Trainee Assistant Manager
Tom started off behind the bar fully bearded and as a teacher. He then shaved it off completely for Movember and joined our team full-time, and it's no surprise why! You will normally find him behind the bar or if you can see a trail of mud left on the floor, you can assume it's from his boots...
Assistant Manager
Nikki joins our management team here at the Highdown with heaps of knowledge as she's worked in the hospitality industry for the past 12 years! She started out cheffing, but found her passion within pub management. In her spare time she can be found keeping busy with her two lovely children. She loves to travel and explore new places and culture's, but says you can't beat her mum's home cooked roast dinner, we're yet to be invited to try it out!
Assistant Manager
Kirk is the most recent manager on our ever growing team! He absolutely loves his son, Clark, and they spend every moment of their free time together. He has a keen sweet tooth so I wouldn't leave any donuts lying around near him.
Supervisor
You can find Heather behind the scenes in the Tea Room as she is our chief sandwich technician. Here from the start, her passion shines through, and she is always there whenever, wherever you need her.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Beth has been in our Tea Room since day one. She can always be found saying "Hi" to one of the furry friends who visit us. She's always got a smile on her face and a skip in our step and can be seen a mile away in your enviable coat!
Bar/Waiting Staff
Alex is one of the bubbliest bar maids we've ever met, and bubbly in all the senses, she claims she's made up of 99% Prosecco! She get's her year round tan from trips to Marbella, when she's not taking time out to horse-ride and shop!
Bar/Waiting Staff
Sandy is our resident Twinkle of sunshine! Whether she is there to get us out of trouble on a busy Sunday breakfast shift or hand decorating some baubles to sell at our Christmas Market - Sandy is a woman of so many talents we couldn't even begin to start counting.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Oh Saffers. She may seem cute and innocent but she is undoubtedly the only girl under our roof who can put the chefs in their place. Having been with us since we opened our doors, Saffron can always be relied upon to bring your food to your table without fail.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Maria is our feisty, Spanish Señorita. When she isn't at the Highdown, she works as a teacher - where does she get the energy?!
Bar/Waiting Staff
Jas joins our team after previously working here before the refurbishment. You can count on Jas to help out whenever and wherever needed. She's a pleasure to work with and always has a smile on her face.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Alice is our resident red head (although she would never let you believe it). She is a fantastic laugh and will always be there when a G&T is being poured. She always pops in during her holidays from uni, and we honestly couldn't run a busy shift without her. Although, make sure you put her in the right section!
Bar/Waiting Staff
Caprice is our fantastic, leggy brunette! She might be seen behind the bar, on the floor or running food. She is covered in all manner of beautiful tattoos and we wouldn't have her any other way.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Neisha is one of the coolest girls you've ever met. Will her hair be blue or won't it? Who knows, but we know we'll love it. Unfortunately she only comes back for holidays as she is at uni, but if you have ever seen a ray of sunshine personified - this is she.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Alisha is one of our incredible girls in the Tea Room. You can hear her singing from down the hill and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Nathan has come to us from Manuka with years of experience in the business. He loves his daughter more than life itself and she truly is the spitting image of him. Nathan can often be found chatting up some of our lovely ladies in the restaurant. The only question is...where's the 6 bottles of smirnoff?!
Bar/Waiting Staff
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.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Sadie is one of our newer members of staff and what a great addition she is! In her spare time she dances and so who knows where she finds the energy to run up and down our stairs at the pace she does - but we couldn't do it without her!
Head Chef
Dan has had over 20 years of experience as a chef working all over the country. When you meet him, immediately his love of his home town, Birmingham, is apparent. After that, his cat Mr Blue Sky takes up all of his time and devotion. If he isn't in the kitchen, you can probably find Dan at the bar with a pint.
Senior Sous Chef
After growing up in the pub industry, Brian knows everything there is to know about food and drink - especially beer. We try not to buy in Arundel Sussex Gold too often, because we just can't get rid of him when we do! As an avid Tottenham fan, you can often hear him yelling at the radio on a Saturday afternoon.
Senior Sous Chef
Dan come's with a wealth of knowledge after cheffing for nearly 12 years! He's a motivated hard worker but loves to play a joke, so always keep an eye on him. In his spare time, he enjoys mounting biking.
Junior Sous Chef
James has joined us from The Bolney stage after spending four years working his way up the ranks. He started as a kitchen porter and quickly decided that he wanted a slice of the fast and furious kitchen action. James is now firing on all cylinders and we're proud to count him as an integral part of our kitchen crew.
Chef de Partie
Luke's a local lad and is one of the bubbliest chefs we've ever met, he works harder than ever (when he's not having a natter in the Tea Room) and has a great eye for detail. When he’s not cheffing, he enjoys fixing up bikes.
Chef de Partie
Lewis is one of our younger chefs but that does not mean that he plates anything other than delicious food! Labeled in the kitchen as the "Best scallop cooker", Lewis spends his free time playing darts with a pint. He is also a huge UFC fan, so watch out!
Kitchen Porter
Matt is another one of our original members of staff. Although he is a great KP, he has an even better hand (and eye) for darts.
Kitchen Porter
Dani! Our jack of all trades! Will you find her in the kitchen porter area? Maybe. Will you find her making coffees in the Tea Room? Quite likely. Either way; we know we'll find her with nails and eyelashes longer than Pinocchio's nose.
Gardener/Handyperson
"Mrs Boss Lady". Hope is our General Manager's wife, but more than that - she's everyone's best friend. Part-time tea room, part-time gardener and full time mum. How she finds the time is beyond us, not to mention she is always bringing incredible treats for us to feast on too !
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