Our people

At the core of Daylesford is our care for the environment, our animals and our people. For over forty years we’ve strived to inspire change and nurture growth, and our teams are made up of people who take pride in what they do every day. We know that together we can make a difference for the future of our planet and the wellbeing of our customers. Meet a few of the people who make all this possible.

FREDDIE PACKE, DIRECTOR OF FARMSHOP OPERATIONS

Based in Kingham on our Cotswolds farm

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DAYLESFORD JOURNEY SO FAR.

“I joined the business in 2006 as a team member in the farmshop. It was a temporary, seasonal job in my university holidays which I kept coming back to as my family live locally. After university I took a full-time role on the shop floor as Retail Assistant and after a couple of years became Duty Manager. After four or five years, I became General Manager and was recently promoted to Director of Farm Operations which feels like a huge achievement.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST LEARNING AT DAYLESFORD SO FAR?

“By pursuing what you are passionate about, you can become successful and achieve anything within our business when you put your mind to it.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAYLESFORD PRODUCT?

“It has to be our organic chicken. I buy one every week and we roast it first, then make stock and use the leftovers to make chicken pie and broths. The flavour you get from organic chicken compared to non-organic is incredible.”

TEOPISTER NAKALINDA, TEAM MEMBER

Based in our Notting Hill farmshop

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DAYLESFORD JOURNEY.

“I love to work for Daylesford! I joined Daylesford in 2013 as a junior Team Member – running drinks, washing dishes, restocking shelves and looking after dry stores. After a year I was really excited to become a Bar Assistant and from there, trained as a Barista which I love. I now train all new baristas at Notting Hill and get so much satisfaction seeing them learn and progress.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT AT DAYLESFORD SO FAR?

“There have been lots of achievements but for me, training people from different backgrounds no matter what their experience feels the most important. My barista trainees have been really successful and that’s satisfying to see – they’ve stayed in the business and achieved their personal goals, which makes me very happy.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAYLESFORD PRODUCT?

“The hen’s eggs are my favourite! They remind me of free-range eggs from my home in Uganda that are truly organic with rich yolks. When you eat eggs from Daylesford, you feel you are eating something really nourishing. I can’t get through the week without them! If I’m eating in the café, I always go for our café salads – the orchard slaw and spring grains are a highlight.”

SAMMY ISAACS, HEAD BUTCHER

Based in our Marylebone farmshop

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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

“I have been a butcher for 22 years. I started at Daylesford just over four years ago as a Junior Butcher and was promoted to Head Butcher two years ago. Before Daylesford, I worked in all sorts of places. First on the ground at Edmonton Green Market, then at Morrisons where I was a fish and meat manager. I had no experience of organic meat but was attracted to the company ethos when I heard about the job. Daylesford has transformed my outlook – I would only ever buy organic meat now.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT AT DAYLESFORD?

“My biggest achievement was winning the Bees Knees which is our monthly award for exceptional performance – we are nominated by our colleagues so it meant a lot.”

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO JOIN DAYLESFORD?

“Don’t miss out on a company that gives you amazing opportunities. You need to be a foodie and be proud of who you work for. Daylesford is a great company where you’re a person, not a number and if you have the right attitude, anyone who joins has the chance to learn all about the company and opportunities to progress.”

TIBOR KETHELYI, BAKERY MANAGER

Based in our Cotswolds farm’s Bakery

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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

“I have been the Bakery Manager since November 2016. I am originally from Hungary and spent 25 years there working in pastry and bakery operation. Starting at Daylesford as a baker in 2011, I was asked to lead the Bakery team after 5 years.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST LEARNING HERE SO FAR?

“Learning at Daylesford is endless. Working with all departments on the farm gives us a huge opportunity to create new ideas and products. Through this, we have gone on to win bread awards and create really successful products – everything that we grow on the farm presents an opportunity. We even made bread from nettles that grow on our farmlands.”

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO JOIN DAYLESFORD?

“Go for it! It’s a great team, great environment and there are plenty of open opportunities.”

MAREK SZNOBER, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Based in our Pimlico farmshop

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT AT DAYLESFORD SO FAR?

“Winning the nomination as Best Supporting Daylesford Manager in 2017 and winning our Daylesford Champions League in two different locations. I learn a lot whilst at Daylesford, especially about organic farming that benefits our environment, and love working with our chefs who help me to understand the basics of cooking and how to serve hundreds of delicious dishes.”

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR ANYONE WANTING TO JOIN DAYLESFORD?

“Don’t give up! As a company we might look complicated from the outside but if you take a closer look you’ll realise we are like a big family.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAYLESFORD PRODUCT OR FOOD?

“Most of the real meals and soups, but especially the chicken and vegetable broths. Also, our blue Legbar eggs – absolutely delicious!”

CSABA PINTER, CHEF DE PARTIE

Based in our Marylebone farmshop

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT AT DAYLESFORD SO FAR?

“In my 5+ years of working for Daylesford it has definitely been my journey through the ranks in most of our kitchens.”

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR ANYONE WANTING TO JOIN DAYLESFORD?

“It’s a really great company with strong ethics – the work is hard but it is so rewarding.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAYLESFORD PRODUCT OR FOOD?

“I love the different types of bread, especially the seven seed sourdough. I also love our Adlestrop cheese.”

ERIN TYLER, DIRECT SALES ASSISTANT

Based in our Kingham office

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DAYLESFORD JOURNEY.

“I joined Daylesford in September 2013, working part time on the weekends and holidays as a student doing my A-levels, saving to go travelling after I finished. Once I returned from travelling, I came back to Daylesford which has started my growing career. I had the opportunity to apply to the Ecommerce team in the run up to Christmas, which has led me to my role now as Fulfilment Team member in the supply and logistics team.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT AT DAYLESFORD SO FAR?

“My biggest achievement at Daylesford would have to be coming from working as a school student on the weekends and falling into my career here at Daylesford.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAYLESFORD PRODUCT?

“My favourite product at Daylesford would have to be the new organic macaroni cheese – a delicious new meal we have just launched. It is such a quick, simple supper and tastes just like a homemade macaroni cheese!”