15/06/2026
The weekend marks 6 months since we opened our kitchen doors for the very first timeā¦ and honestly, I still can't quite believe it.
So it feels like the right time to show a bit of appreciation to the people who've helped get this thing moving (and kept me vaguely sane).
First up, Immy
Been here with me right from the beginning. My right arm, my second brain, and the person who somehow knows what needs doing before I've even realised it myself. Half the time I think she runs the place and just lets me believe otherwise.
Faith
Not obvious at all that this one belongs to me biologicallyā¦ absolute mini me. Bosses both me and Immy around with confidence well beyond her years. If anyone wants approval for annual leave, you'll need to speak to management.
Katie
You can try and stop her cleaningā¦ but you're wasting your breath. The place will sparkleā¦ but good luck ever finding where she's put anything afterwards.
Jay
Another one of my creations. Not as extroverted as Faith, keeps themselves to themselves, quietly gets on with things and makes sure the mountain of Sunday dishes somehow disappears.
Oscar
Youngest member of the team and Chief Taste Tester. Usually appears mid-service expecting feeding rights, quietly judges standards, service speed and, most importantlyā¦ the quality of the J2O's.
Then there's our bar staff ā Evie & Shannon
The first faces you see when you walk through the door. Evie still maintains a passionate and unwavering dislike for cleaning the plastic hanging baskets when it's quietā¦ still not entirely sure what the issue is there.
We can't forget Sarah
Although she's moved on to pastures new, she was here right at the beginning and stayed with us until recently. A proper top fan from day one and always full of encouragement and support. Thank you Sarah for being part of the start of this adventure ā and good luck with your next chapter.
And of courseā¦ Claire
Our housekeeper and the one who somehow keeps the place beautifully clean. Which is no small job considering she's constantly battling to clear up Step Toe's clutter (also known as Dick)ā¦ or fighting him for custody of the mop. Honestly, between the two of them it's less housekeeping and more competitive cleaning.
Oh and Lyndsay too!
The books. The bloody books. Without her I'd be rocking in the corner pulling my hair out! This woman is responsible for keeping me tight and vaguely compliant with all things mathematics and paperwork related. While I'm over here creating chaos, she's quietly making sure the numbers add up and I don't accidentally run this place entirely on vibes and wishful thinking.
And finallyā¦ Dick
Officially holder of the title: Best Floor Mopper Ever There Wasā¢ļø.
Turns up, mops, supervises and occasionally pretends he's important. Rumour has it he owns the pubā¦ but we don't really acknowledge that!
Truth is ā this place wouldn't be what it is without every one of them.
Thank you to everyone who's supported us over these first 6 months. Here's to whatever chaos comes next š„³
