Notes
Short pieces, published rarely.
Operational thinking from inside the trade. Labour, margin, systems, leadership, the parts of the business that don't get written about. Published a few times a year — when there's something worth saying.
— No. 04
April 2026
April 2026
Why your labour percentage is probably lying to you.
Labour / Numbers
— No. 03
March 2026
March 2026
The hidden cost of a strong head chef leaving.
Team / Leadership
— No. 02
February 2026
February 2026
Three things on a Monday morning.
Operations
— No. 01
January 2026
January 2026
What we mean when we say "operations partner."
Approach
— A small newsletter —
A monthly note from inside the work.
A short piece, once a month. Operational observations, a few numbers, the occasional recommendation. Sent to a few hundred operators and ecosystem people.