Our people
Meet Jim
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Why did you choose to work for us?
I was approached by a former work colleague who suggested we would be a good fit due to my background and experience.
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Tell us about your story so far?
I have spent the majority of my working life in the hospitality and retail industries where I realised I had the skills to develop quicker than maybe other fields. Starting off at the bottom I fulfilled many roles working my way up as I gained more experience. I have worked in a variety of concepts and always been driven by attention to detail and delivery of excellence, and am very customer focused.
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What do you get up to on a typical day/shift?
On a typical day my work is split between developing and implementing ideas for the benefit of the business as well as the general admin required for running a business such as the one I am. There is also a need to be seen by my customers and my staff so it is essential time is given to having a presence on the “shop floor”. It is also key I am inspiring both the team and managers so daily we will meet, discuss, and focus everyone on their key roles and targets.
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What do you like most about working here?
The fact I am given space to develop the business but with support as required.
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What’s been your biggest achievement so far?
Staff development and branding of cocktail bottles and kits.
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What makes someone successful here?
Someone who wants to learn new concepts and has the ability to get those ideas over to our guests.
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Tell us about the training and development…
Our training is focused around product knowledge and the ability to entice our guests. Due to our unique offering the focus is around our barrel aged cocktails and dry aged steaks. Big focus on attention to detail.
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What is it really like to work here?
It’s great to work in a business where there is so many opportunities because of our customer type. Relationships with our customers is key to this business and seems to be a two way thing.
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What do you think makes us unique as an employer?
Such diverse range of business in the portfolio.
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What would you say to someone who was thinking of applying?
Embrace the business and the ethos of the company and you will be rewarded with lots of opportunities to personally develop.
A bit more about you...
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What is your favourite story (film, play or book)?
Practical Demon Keeping
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What’s your favourite song?
Mostly Indie stuff.
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If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, which 4 people would you choose?
My three brothers and my sister – we never get the chance to do that anymore.
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What would be your ideal holiday destination and why?
Devon or Cornwall – my kids love it down there just like I did at their age.
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