Proud of your Staff: Greyhound Inn, Coventry

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The team at the Greyhound Inn in Longford, Coventry, are the latest to be nominated for The Publican's Proud of your Staff initiative. Since taking...

The team at the Greyhound Inn in Longford, Coventry, are the latest to be nominated for The Publican's Proud of your Staff initiative.

Since taking over the freehouse three years ago, licensee Leigh Watts has recruited an impressive group of award-winning staff.

Last year the Greyhound was voted "Best Pub", throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, at the Godiva Awards - which recognise the most outstanding leisure businesses in the region.

Leigh puts this down to his excellent team. "The award was made possible because of the commitment and enthusiasm of our team who treat our customers like extended family," he said.

"They help maintain the ambience and warm spirit that oozes throughout."

The Greyhound's staff also have a great knowledge of the products they serve.

"They are eager to tell customers about new beers or new wonders that our brilliant chef has created and generally always go out of their way to make sure people feel the Greyhound is their home," adds Leigh.

To reward his team he took them to Barcelona for a 36-hour break. However, Leigh was grateful that on their return late on a Friday his staff made sure the pub was ready for the weekend. Overall, says Leigh: "It is a pleasure to work in such an environment."

  • Are you Proud of Your Staff? Call the hotline on 020 7955 3713 or email cebhqbschof@gurchoyvpna.pbz

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