Meat The Team: Phil
- May 12
- 3 min read
Meet Phil 👋
If you’ve interacted with our social media, visited one of our Steak & Quiz Nights, browsed our website, or seen a camera pointed in your direction during an event, there’s a very good chance Phil was behind it somewhere 😅
Phil has been part of the journey with Andy since 2015, first starting at The Rose & Crown in Nympsfield as a Kitchen Porter before steadily working his way through almost every part of hospitality imaginable.
From KP to Commercial & Operations Manager
Over the years, Phil moved through the kitchen as a second chef and dessert chef before heading out front as a waiter, then onto the bar, eventually becoming General Manager.
When The Rose & Crown came to an end, Phil transferred down to The Falcon Steakhouse, where he now works as our Commercial & Operations Manager — handling a huge amount of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything moving.
From managing the website and social media to creating our monthly Steak & Quiz Nights, organising promotions, helping shape the customer experience, and constantly coming up with new ideas, Phil has become a huge part of The Falcon’s day-to-day operation.
He also played a major role in helping The Falcon secure its 2024 Muddy Stilettos award 🏆 — and now has his sights firmly set on helping bring home the SoGlos Best Restaurant award for 2026 👀
Life Beyond The Falcon
Outside of work, Phil is heavily involved in the UK JDM car scene as the founder of Square Society — one of the country’s best-known clubs dedicated to “square cars.”
From organising club stands and national events to designing merchandise and running the club’s website and socials, a lot of his spare time still somehow revolves around organisation, creativity, and cars 😅
Locals will probably recognise Phil by his very unusual project too — a Nissan Cube Z11.
Away from work and the automotive world, Phil also has a very supportive partner, Alana, and three children — Theo, Esme & Otis ❤️
Phil's Falcon Favourites
Naturally, we had to ask Phil about his perfect Falcon order…
Starter - Grilled Halloumi with sweet chilli sauce
Steak - The Chef's Plate (7oz Fillet (Rare) & 10oz Ribeye(Medium-Rare))
Sides - Dressed Salad Leaves, Homemade Onion Rings & Chunky Chips
Chef's Plate Sauces - Peppercorn, Stilton & Falcon Beef Dripping (Phil likes to mix Peppercorn & Stilton together for a cheesy sauce with a kick)
Dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding with Rum & Raisin ice-cream
Drink of Choice - Bottle of Picpoul de Pinet
What Phil Loves About The Falcon
For Phil, the best part about working at The Falcon has always been the people.
From working alongside Andy & Jim over the years, to the team behind the scenes and the locals who walk through the doors every week, there’s always something happening — and usually plenty of laughter somewhere in the building 😅
The Falcon has always been more than just a workplace. It’s become a huge part of Phil’s life over the last decade, watching the business evolve while helping shape a lot of the creative ideas and experiences that guests now know The Falcon for.
As Phil puts it:
“The team, the locals, the atmosphere… that’s what makes The Falcon special.”
Phil's Staff Playlist Picks
Every Tuesday, our team adds more songs to the Falcon Staff Playlist on Spotify — a collection of favourites chosen by the people behind The Falcon.
Phil's picks are:
Pompeii MMXXIII - Bastille & Hans Zimmer
Live & Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings
Take My Breath Away - Berlin
The Rockafeller Skank - Fatboy Slim
A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley & Junkie XL
You can listen to the Falcon Staff Playlist here:
A Final Word
Whether he’s behind a camera, behind a computer, organising an event, designing content, or somehow managing to talk about cars mid-shift, Phil has become a huge part of what makes The Falcon what it is today.
From KP to management, it’s been a long journey — and one that’s helped shape not only the business itself, but also the atmosphere, creativity, and community feel that so many people now associate with The Falcon Steakhouse.
Next time you’re in, there’s a good chance Phil is somewhere nearby… probably multitasking 😅
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