DAVID Habberley from Taunton has recently (February, 2019) been appointed as Shop Manager at a farm shop in the county.
The 56-year-old is now a part of the team at Rumwell Farm Shop and will be responsible for ensuring the shop runs smoothly and that each customer is given the best possible service.
Anne Mitchell, Joint Owner of the farm shop and cafe, which is located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, said: “We’re thrilled to have David join our team and he has already settled in extremely well. His vast experience means he’s perfect for the role and the shop is in very capable hands.”
David has more than 30 years’ experience in the retail industry and has held many posts from Assistant Manager, Store Manager to Area Manager in large supermarkets.
In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, watching movies, eating out and travel. He has also lived in the USA, Canada and the Netherlands.
He said: “It’s great to start a new year in a new job and everyone on the team has been extremely welcoming already.
“In the past I have worked for large chain companies, so I am really excited to get stuck into working at a family-run, independent shop and look forward to the different challenges it will bring.
“Customer service is our number one priority and I’ll be ensuring everyone who visits us receives the best possible experience.”
Rumwell Farm Shop is an independent, family-run, award-winning business owned by the Mitchell family. It was originally a potato store, when David and Anne Mitchell began selling their potatoes and free-range eggs at the gate.
Due to customer demand, the range of products soon increased, and the farm shop grew into the place it is today. David and Anne’s sons, James and Jack, are now also involved in the business as well as daughter-in-law Sophie.
Rumwell Farm Shop has a traditional butchery counter selling free range pork and Aberdeen Angus beef reared just four miles away on the family farm. There is also a delicatessen, bakery, jam kitchen, food hall, wine cellar and gift room.
Home grown potatoes are also still available, when in season, as well as everything from fruit, vegetables and groceries to plants, flowers, gifts and cards.
The Rumwell Cafe can seat approximately 80 people. The food prepared in the cafe kitchen is sourced from the farm shop, the Mitchell family farm and regional suppliers.
Families are welcome to the cafe and there is a menu especially for children. The cafe also serves afternoon teas, carvery on a Sunday and is licensed to sell alcohol.
For more information, please call Rumwell Farm Shop, which is located in Rumwell between Taunton and Wellington, on 01823 461599, visit www.rumwellfarmshop.com, follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rumwellfarmshop or log on to www.facebook.com/Rumwellfarmshop.
