Without its staff, the Inn would not function as efficiently as it does, and would not have long provided important services for the membership of the Inn.
Historically, there have been three leading members of staff – each with their own team of assistants, there is the Steward, who is responsible for expenditure and collecting dues, the Master Butler, who is in charge of Hall, and the Chief Cook, in charge of catering.
Since 1591 the Inn has employed Porters to keep the Estate safe for Members, securing the gates at night and ensuring that no ‘unwelcome’ people enter the premises.
In 1639, Thomas Teasdale, a senior Member of Hall, was appointed the first Under Treasurer of the Inn with the primary duty of supervising the Inns finances, a position which, while slightly different in role, is still a key part of the Inn today.