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A hospitality consultancy for operators who want sharper numbers, better menus and stronger teams. Commercial review, F&B development and senior recruitment, from people who know the industry.

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what we do

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Seafront restaurant with tables laid on a sunny terrace overlooking the sea
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Commercial review

Know your numbers

A clear-eyed look at how your venue or group actually earns its money, and where it leaks. You get a plan you can act on, not a report that sits on a shelf.

  • Margin and GP analysis
  • Labour and cost control
  • Pricing and sales mix
  • Technology and systems

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F&B development

Build what guests return for

From a new opening to a tired menu, we shape food and beverage offers that fit your brand, your kitchen and your customer, and that make commercial sense.

  • Menu and drinks development
  • Concept and offer design
  • Openings and relaunches

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Senior recruitment

Find the right lead

Hospitality leaders hire from their networks. We help you reach and assess head chefs, general managers, operations and F&B directors who suit your culture.

  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Operations Directors
  • F&B Directors
  • General Managers
  • Area Managers
  • F&B Managers
  • Head Chefs

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how we work

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Hands-on

We get into the venue, talk to the team and look at the real figures before we recommend anything.

Commercially honest

Every idea is tested against profit. If it doesn't earn its place, we'll say so.

People first

Good hospitality is run by good people. Our advice and our hiring both start there.

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