Running a hospitality business can feel like the apocalypse. This book is your survival manual.
Whether you’re opening your first café, scaling your restaurant, or wondering why you ever got into this game, the Hospitality Survival Guide is your no-nonsense companion for navigating the chaos.
Written by operators, for operators, this is the ultimate real-world guide for café, bar, and restaurant owners who want practical tools—not business buzzwords.
- Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Build your venue from scratch (or take one over without inheriting disasters)
- Master food costs, payroll, marketing, and profit margins without losing your mind
- Deal with compliance, OH&S, permits, insurance, and all the red tape you secretly ignore
- Lead a team that doesn’t burn out—or burn the kitchen down
- Navigate recovery, resilience, and even exit strategies with clarity and calm
And yes, we talk about your wellbeing too. Because what’s the point of success if you’re crying in the coolroom?
Chapters Cover:
- Foundations & planning
- Operations & compliance
- Sales, profit & growth
- People & systems
- Resilience, burnout & exit planning
- Advanced strategies for franchises, tech, and scalability
Perfect for:
- New hospitality owners who want to start strong
- Struggling operators who need structure, fast
- Veterans looking to streamline, scale, or sell
- Anyone who’s ever questioned their life choices mid-service
