05/04/2026
Easter Sunday feels like the perfect day to send Greg all of our love and luck, as he heads off to an exciting new role. ⭐️
I couldn’t be prouder of him…
And if I’m honest, we’re not quite ready for the hole he’s going to leave next week.
Three years ago, I got an email with a CV attached from a young Greg looking for a bar job. After 25 years of recruiting, you learn to trust your instinct. Sometimes you just know.
It’s usually the quiet ones.
No fuss, no noise he just turned up, got his head down, and delivered.
Steady. Reliable. Consistent. Every single day.
That doesn’t stay unnoticed.
Greg has played a huge role in building The Devonshire into what it is today. From running the day-to-day, managing stock, forecasting, recruitment and rotas to leading the team properly, from the front.
Always pushing standards.
Always improving.
Always doing the extra bit.
And what I’ve loved most-he was never afraid to ask.
If he didn’t understand something, he’d question it, get clarity then go away and make it work in his own way.
He understood the assignment.
And it’s been a real pleasure to watch him flourish.
Most importantly, trust.
Greg gave me the space to grow the business and become a better leader myself. That’s rare.
He’s flown through his academy, had opportunities on the table and now he’s made his move.
Greg is taking on his first pub- his own business-within the Star Pubs & Bars family.
Massive step. Fully deserved.
We’ll miss him. But this is exactly what it’s all about backing people and watching them go and do it for themselves.
Go well Gregory! I know you’ll smash it.
And....thanks for popping-inn 🍻🍻
