Cadence works with hospitality businesses at every stage — from sites in crisis to brands scaling fast — embedding the operational foundations that allow great teams to perform consistently.
Cadence was founded on one simple belief — that the best operational leaders in hospitality don't just fix problems; they build the foundations that enable outstanding operational performance.
This is why Cadence exists. Working directly with founders, operators, and senior leadership teams in hospitality to Stabilise what isn't working, Structure what has no framework, and Strengthen what has potential — enabling high performing teams and systems that thrive without us in the room.
"The businesses that survive aren't always the biggest or the best known. They're the ones whose foundations are solid enough to hold when things get hard."
We work across the full hospitality spectrum — from independent operators to multi-site groups, new openings to established estates, turnarounds to growth programmes.
Every Cadence engagement is structured around three words. They're not just a tagline — they're a diagnostic framework that shapes everything we do from the first conversation to the final handover.
For businesses under pressure. When day-to-day operations are inconsistent, costs are out of control, or the team is firefighting rather than performing — we come in, assess quickly, and restore stability.
For businesses that are functioning but have no real framework. Growth is happening but not in a controlled way. We build the systems, processes, and frameworks that allow the business to scale without losing what makes it good.
For businesses ready to grow. The foundations are there — now we build capability, develop the team, and create the operational strength that drives consistent performance at every level of the business.
"Great hospitality doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design."
Every engagement is tailored. No off-the-shelf programmes, no generic advice. We work directly with your business, your team, and your specific challenges.
For sites or businesses in difficulty. Fast, focused, and practical. We assess, identify the root cause of underperformance, and build a clear recovery plan — then stay to help implement it.
Pre-opening support and NSO training delivery for new restaurants, bars, and leisure venues. From team induction to brand standards embedding — ensuring the opening is the best possible start for your new site.
Bespoke training programmes designed for your business — from front-of-house induction to management development. Delivered in person, digitally, or as documented frameworks your team can use independently.
Ongoing operational support for growing businesses that need a senior pair of eyes without the cost of a full-time hire. Monthly retainer with regular check-ins, strategic input, and hands-on support when needed.
Building the documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures that allow your operation to run consistently — whether you're there or not. Practical, usable, and written for your team not a textbook.
Senior operational cover for businesses between appointments or managing a specific challenge. Experienced, credible, and available at short notice — ready to step in and hold the operation while you find your long-term solution.
Cadence operates on simple, transparent fee structures. Every engagement starts with a no-obligation conversation to understand your specific situation before any proposal is made.
Pre-Opening Programme: £13,500 — covers 4 weeks pre-opening plus 2 weeks live trading support. Includes full team induction, brand standards embedding, and operational handover. All fees are subject to a no-obligation discovery call. Every situation is different and we're always happy to discuss what makes sense for your business.
Cadence has experience across a wide range of formats — from quick service to fine dining, independents to multi-site groups.
Every Cadence engagement follows the same straightforward process — from first conversation to handover and beyond.
A free, no-obligation conversation about your business and what you need.
A clear written proposal with scope, timeline, fee, and expected outcomes.
50% deposit to confirm the engagement and secure your start date.
On-site, hands-on work — no distance consulting, no slide decks without substance.
Full written handover so the work continues after Cadence leaves the building.
Balance payment on completion. 30-day post-project support included as standard.
Cadence was founded by Andrew Taylor — an operator with extensive senior leadership experience across some of the UK's most demanding and recognisable hospitality brands. Not as a consultant watching from the outside, but as the person running the P&L, developing the team, and holding the standard when the pressure was on.
Andrew has worked as a General Manager, Senior GM, and Development Lead — opening new sites, turning around underperforming operations, and building training programmes that outlasted his time in each business. At Wagamama he held the Head Chef role alongside his GM responsibilities during the Covid-19 recovery. At Loungers he led the training for two new openings simultaneously. At Las Iguanas Peterborough he built the team and framework from scratch and delivered £190,000 EBITDA in year one.
Cadence was built from years of operational experience and a genuine commitment to helping the businesses and teams that deserve the support to get it.
Every engagement produces real, tangible output — operational systems, training programmes, and management development pathways that outlast the engagement itself.
End-to-end operational systems built to professional standard — menu costing, allergen compliance, prep sequencing, brand documentation and site builds. Every output is left with the client, ready to run independently.
A full suite of bespoke hospitality training programmes — from sales forecasting and scheduling to stock management and P&L. Designed for your business, delivered in person, and left with your team so development continues long after the engagement ends.
Full management development pathway design — from role delivery proposals and structured workbooks to specialist training modules. Built to develop confident, commercially aware managers at every stage of the pipeline.
Structured training programmes delivered on the floor during live shifts — from multi-day management development to full new site opening training days. Documented, tracked, and handed over so the business can repeat independently.
Every Cadence engagement starts with a free, no-obligation discovery call. Tell us about your business, what's working, what isn't, and what you need — and we'll give you an honest view of how we can help.