Hospitality consultancy
Multiple award-winning hospitality operator

Smarter operations. Stronger margins.

Practical, in-the-room consultancy for cafes, restaurants and hospitality start-ups across Ireland — led by working operator Shona Bourke.

25years on the floor
Kilcockhome of Rye River Cafe
Irelandnationwide advisory
Shona Bourke leading a waiting-staff training session inside Rye River Cafe
What we do

Hands-on advisory across every part of your operation.

We work alongside owners and managers — not from a distance. Every recommendation is one we've executed ourselves.

Margin & cost control

Find the leak in the bucket. We rebuild your cost lines, GP and labour ratios so every euro pulls its weight.

Supplier consolidation

Fewer invoices, better terms. We renegotiate, consolidate and audit your suppliers without sacrificing quality.

Start-up support

From concept to first service. Concept, fit-out advisory, menu engineering and operational set-up for new openings.

Operational efficiency

Tighter rotas, clearer SOPs, better service flow. Practical changes your team will actually adopt.

Coffee programme & barista training

Build a coffee programme that delivers consistency, speed and standout drinks every shift.

Team & service standards

Hire, onboard and retain. Coaching that turns good teams into the reason customers come back.

Interior of Rye River Cafe in Kilcock — vaulted ceiling, timber rafters and the cafe counter
Operator-led advisory

Built on a working cafe in Kilcock.

Shona Bourke owns and operates Rye River Cafe in Kilcock, Co. Kildare — a multiple award-winning restaurant recognised for its hospitality, food and service. Every system, supplier negotiation and rota that we recommend has been pressure-tested in a real, busy hospitality business.

That's why our advice lands: it comes from someone still on the floor.

Client recommendation
"We had a great experience working with Shona. Her knowledge of the industry, attention to detail and practical approach made a real difference to our business. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to elevate their hospitality business."

Sinead Finn

Clonfert Pet Farm, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Ready to drive real margin?

Book a no-obligation discovery call. We'll spend 30 minutes on your business and leave you with three things you can act on this week.