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Sorry we’ve been busy slaying 🫶 #training #mypeople #blessed

🍽 Working on my business DOES mean working in my business. 🥂 Writing bespoke training for hospitality has been my dream for a while and I’m finally doing it with 700 Solutions Ltd, BUT that doesn’t mean I can step away from the front line, and nor would I want to. Serving people is in my blood and going from developing teams and working with amazing mentors daily to lone working was a really hard transition. I realised if I wanted to continue down the self-employed route I needed to keep surrounding myself with people that inspire me to create and train. I develop training sessions and offer training tools from hands-on experiences in the industry we work in NOW. Right now. And I’m so proud of that. ❌ I don’t preach outdated learning techniques ❌ I don’t pretend the industry is the same as it was 4 years ago or even last year for that matter ❌ I don’t believe in the ‘what people don’t know won’t hurt them’ bollocks ❌ I don’t believe the guest is always right ✅ I do believe you can only give tools to a team once you’ve experienced the problem ✅ I do believe feedback is KING for growth ✅ I do believe in sincere and candid honesty ✅ I do believe the guest can be right, but mainly in matters of taste..... 😋 So, if you see me in a bar or restaurant near you, donning an earpiece, apron or chef whites - be assured there’s a hell of a training pack on the way 🤣

April 2026 - you’ve been cruel & kind but still kinda cool - as my friend Lee would say x

This week grounded me in ways I didn’t expect. After finding out a close friend has only weeks to live, I put down my tools, stepped away from work, and travelled to Scotland. At first, I felt overwhelmed. Like I couldn’t possibly stop. Then I realised: I can. I must. I should. Being freelance should mean freedom, not just flexibility, but the freedom to choose what truly matters when it matters most. What I experienced was unforgettable. I saw my friend in a beautiful place, surrounded by beautiful people, living a beautiful life, exactly where he wants to be. And that changed something in me. It reminded me to stop believing I always need more. More work. More money. More success. More someday. Because the greatest lesson I learned is that he already had enough. Enough courage to build the life he wanted. Enough clarity to choose where he wanted to be. Enough intention to make it happen. So many people leave this world in places they never truly wanted to be. He won’t. He created the life and place he wanted, and that is a rare kind of success. This week reminded me that time is our most valuable resource, and sometimes the real goal isn’t having more. It’s realising when you already have enough.

UPDATE 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Also a reel of demise….. 😂 £800 !!!!! for The Drinks Trust 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who donated it genuinely means a lot. Huge thank you to the finance director for my beautiful client, Blind Tiger Inns, who incentivised me to do it for a great cause and all the group donated so generously ❤️❤️ Annnddd my lovely mate, Daniel Alonso who matched every day over the 40 so ended up being my biggest sponsor at £135 👏❤️😘 It turned out to be more of a challenge than expected (partly because I misunderstood Lent and accidentally added a few extra days in there 😂), but a really worthwhile experience overall. One thing that really stood out over the 44 days was just how far the non-alcoholic space has come. What used to feel like a compromise now feels like a genuine choice. 🍹Better quality 🌈More variety 👏Enjoyable drinks And news flash….the best non alcoholic cocktails I had, tasted the same, and involved the same precision, time and effort - so all the complainers on ‘mocktail pricing’, operators and guests - be better!! I’d pay the same for a non-alcoholic tommys !!! Take my money (Shiko Group - your non alcs were LUSH! I got my Tommys) Anyway…. That shift matters, especially when you look at Gen Z. They’re drinking less, drinking later, and being far more intentional about it. Socialising isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving. For hospitality, that’s not a threat, it’s an opportunity. A strong non-alcoholic offering isn’t just about inclusivity, it’s commercial. Better options keep people in venues longer, increase spend per head, and open the door to a much broader audience. Safe to say though… the first hangover back was a reminder of the alternative. Peace

Lent completed and nearly £500 raised for @drinks_trust 🙌 LINK IN BIO! Thank you so, so much to everyone who has donated so far. I genuinely appreciate the support more than I can say ❤️ It’s been a challenging 44 days… especially considering I got Lent so wrong 😂 Didn’t realise it was actually 40 days (massive revelation 🤯), also apparently Sundays don’t count?! Who knew. But honestly, glad I didn’t take them off. Which means I actually finished on Palm Sunday… so ended up doing an extra 4 days (soz @danieljalonso 😅) It’s safe to say the hangover was brutal… I’m talking 2 KFCs brutal 🍗🍗 and still lingering 🫠 There’s definitely a lot to be said for non-alcs! I’ll be keeping my link open until next Wednesday, so if you’ve got a few spare pennies, I’d really appreciate it 🫶 Now… time for a roast & a glass of red 🍷

🍻 Me and Jenny went to check out @jessydubbs and @stellagreathead ’s new gaff in Glossop @distanthillsbrewing . It did not disappoint. Great place, great food and a great quiz night hosted by Stella herself and even a bonus of seeing @emgreathead smashing the service! We will be back!

The countdown is ON… ⏳ LINK IN BIO 🫶🫶 5 sleeps left of 40 sip-less nights and Lent is basically in the bag 😂 If you know me - you’ll know I usually identify as a Tommy’s Margarita, but I decided to give up booze for lent to support a charity close to my heart! Here’s what I’ve learnt… ☀️ Early mornings + early nights… slightly smug, annoyingly effective 🫥 Wine = not my therapist. Who knew… 🍵 Matcha has entered the chat and… I fear I love her 🍹 Non-alcs are no longer sad little substitutes 🍷 I can, in fact, eat dinner at an event without a glass of wine 💻 I’m somehow more productive…. Suspicious 🕺Networking events are better if you remember who you met the next day  💄 Self care has become top of my list, @villagegym ILYSM If you’d usually buy me a drink, please donate to the amazing @drinks_trust trust instead.., Drinks Trust is a UK charity dedicated to supporting people who work in the drinks hospitality industry, offering financial assistance, wellbeing services, and practical guidance during times of hardship. Whether someone is facing unexpected challenges or planning for a more secure future, the organisation provides a vital safety net, helping individuals and families stay resilient in an often demanding sector. Big love, from your hydrated friend 🤗

Huge congratulations to all The Fave Award winners last night 👏👏 Gutted I couldn’t be there in person but so proud to be a part of this gorgeous event, celebrating some excellent people & venues, believe me when I say, I was cheering from a far 🙌. A personal ‘get in’ to my partner in crime @findog_millionaire , on receiving the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Leeds Hospitality’ award. I am beyond proud and in awe of you daily my love, and what a wonderful feeling knowing others are too 🤗. #hospitalityindustry #leeds @leedsfaves

Not sure I’ve mentioned it… but I’ve given up drinking for Lent 🧐 LINK IN BIO ☝️👏 15 days to go… and I can practically taste that first full-fat Prosecco already 🥂 Let me tell you how strong I’ve been: • Two FULL days at NRB – including Mangrove & Portobello Road after parties and the Domino’s takeover at Arcane • The Oliver Awards – free table wine everywhere and a room full of my favourite hospitality people • Hospitality tickets for Harrogate vs Salford (more table wine!) • A Greathead family gathering (if you know, you know) for my sister’s birthday AND Mother’s Day • The launch of my sister and her friend’s PUB BREWERY opening 😭 It’s been… a lot. BUT I’m doing this not just to prove I can, but to raise money for an industry I love – by giving up the thing I love…. @drinks_trust is an incredible charity supporting hospitality workers – an industry that, let’s be honest, isn’t getting the support it deserves. So if you’d normally buy me a drink… donate that instead ☺️ If you’re bored of the updates – donate and unfollow, no hard feelings 😂 If you haven’t done your good deed this month – here’s your chance 😉 I’d LOVE to hit £500 and I’ve still got a bit (a lot) to go, so honestly… every penny helps 🤍

Celebrating these 2 baddies today! Happy Birthday @stellagreathead and Happy Mothers Day @greathead.diane ❤️❤️ My world wouldn’t turn without you two in it - can’t wait to make some more memories and questionable choices with both of you, bring on the Greathead Fiesta!! 🎈🥳🎉🍾🎁 #gratefulgreathead

3 Weeks Sober in Hospitality. Please sponsor this chaos. 🙏 We’re 3 weeks in. Which sounds impressive… until I tell you this has also been the busiest social calendar of my life. Networking Events Industry Nights “Just come for one.” People aggressively offering tequila like they know me… 🫣 And yet… I remain sober. Still in pubs. Still in bars. Still in restaurants And do you know what, some of the non-alcoholic cocktails have been unreal. Turns out bartenders take it as a personal challenge when you say “surprise me, but no alcohol.” I must admit, this weekend was REALLY hard, I’m actually dreading the next 3.5 weeks…. 😳. BUT The reason I’m doing this is to raise money for @drinks_trust . They support the incredible people working in hospitality with things like: ✨ Mental health and wellbeing support ✨ Education and career development ✨ Financial help when people in the industry hit tough times So if you’ve got a spare quid, please consider donating. Sponsor my sobriety. It’s temporary. But the work Drinks Trust does for the people behind our bars and restaurants really matters. Link in bio 🫶