Stock Leakage
Untracked inventory and unrecorded waste compound silently week on week. In most operations this is the single largest source of preventable cost.
Commonly identified at first audit
London · Hospitality Consultancy
We find where your restaurant is losing money. Then we fix it.
We partner with London's leading restaurant operators to deliver financial clarity, operational control, and lasting margin improvement.
Trusted by independent operators · hotel F&B groups · private members' clubs across London
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Where profit disappears
Four structural problems hiding inside your operation.
These are the patterns we encounter across nearly every London restaurant we engage with — regardless of size, concept, or annual turnover.
Unclear Margins
Without line-by-line P&L clarity, pricing decisions are made on instinct. What feels profitable is often where the most margin is quietly lost.
Commonly identified at first audit
Inefficient Workflows
Operational gaps generate unnecessary overtime and inconsistent output. Each inefficiency seems small; in aggregate they are significant.
Commonly identified at first audit
Weak Reporting
Generic accounting software was not designed for hospitality. The numbers most operators see rarely reflect what is actually happening inside their kitchen.
Commonly identified at first audit
What We Do
Three disciplines. One measurable outcome.
Profitability Analysis
A forensic audit of your P&L, menu mix, and cost structure — so you understand exactly where margin is being lost, and what to do about it.
Learn moreStock Control Systems
Inventory frameworks built for kitchens — reducing waste, preventing shrinkage, and giving your team real visibility over cost of goods.
Learn moreFinancial Clarity
Reporting and KPI dashboards designed specifically for hospitality operators. Built to inform decisions, not merely record what has already happened.
Learn moreThe Engagement
How an engagement actually works.
Every engagement follows the same structured path. No generic solutions applied before we understand your specific situation. No ambiguity about what we're doing and why.
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01
Discover
We work inside your operation before we open a spreadsheet. Understanding how your business actually runs is where every engagement begins.
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Diagnose
We examine financial records, stock data, and operational workflows to locate precisely where cost is leaking and margin is being left behind.
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Deploy
We build systems with your team — not for them. Every framework is designed to be owned and maintained by the people running your business.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Shane Stephen Stagg
Hospitality Operations Specialist · London
"Great restaurants are not built on talent alone. They are built on the systems that let talent perform consistently — night after night, cover after cover."
Shane has spent 12 years in the industry across multiple venues and countries, with 4 years in the private sector.
- Former UHNW Private chef
- Experience across multiple venues and countries — including private-sector engagements
- 4 years delivering high-touch hospitality in private settings
- Specialises in operational rigour and sustainable systems for independent operators
- 12 years inside the industry — not consulting around it
"Operational excellence is not the opposite of great hospitality. It is what makes it possible."
In Their Words
What clients say about the work.
Questions
Common questions.
Quick answers before you get in touch. We respond to every enquiry personally.
Do you work outside of London?
Yes. We are London-based — much of our on-site work is here, where being present matters. Culinary Systems Global is also an international practice: for the right engagement, we support operators across the UK and overseas when travel and scope align.
What size of operation do you typically work with?
From respected independents to emerging multi-site groups. What matters is not table count, but whether operational clarity would materially change how you run the business.
How long does a typical engagement last?
It varies. A focused review might be a matter of weeks; a profitability or stock project often sits in a 4–12 week window; retained advisory is ongoing. We scope honestly up front so you know what you are signing up for.
Is the initial consultation confidential?
Yes. The first conversation is confidential, free of charge, and without obligation. We treat every enquiry as commercially sensitive.
Can you work with us even if we're not in financial difficulty?
Absolutely. Many of our clients are healthy businesses preparing for growth, investment, or a new site. Operational discipline is as much about protecting success as recovering from stress.
Begin the Conversation
Ready to see what your operation is capable of?
We offer a confidential initial consultation to all prospective clients. Bring your P&L, your challenges, or simply your questions. We'll give you an honest assessment — with no obligation.