Open Tabs
A Pause Between Services | Monthly Support for leaders in Hospitality
Because everyone in hospitality carries something.
If you run a hospitality business, you know the weight. The late nights. The constant decisions. The quiet pressure to keep smiling, even when you’re running on empty.
You deal with staff issues, bills, customers, suppliers, and then go home to a brain that won’t switch off. And even when you’re surrounded by people, it can still feel lonely.
Open Tabs was created for those moments.
It’s a private, monthly support circle for hospitality owners, managers, and leaders. A space to talk openly about the things we normally keep bottled up. There’s no networking, no agenda, no pretending. Just real conversation, compassion, and understanding from people who truly get it.
What Happens At Open Tabs
Each session lasts around 60–90 minutes. It’s simple:
Everyone gets a chance to talk about what’s on their mind; work stress, burnout, team issues, personal struggles, the industry, whatever’s been building up.
There’s no cross-talk or advice unless you ask for it.
You can share as much or as little as you like.
You can listen quietly if that’s what you need.
Tea, coffee, and light bites are provided and most importantly, a sense of community.
It’s not therapy. It’s not coaching.
It’s just a chance to take the weight off your chest among people who’ve been there too.
Why It Matters
Hospitality is about care but too often, that care stops at the customer.
Behind the service and the smiles are people carrying a lot, with nowhere safe to put it down.
Open Tabs exists to change that.
To remind you that leadership doesn’t have to mean isolation.
To give you space to pause, reset, and remember that you’re not alone in this.
Who’s It For
Restaurant, bar, or café owners
General managers and senior leaders
Chefs, kitchen managers, and operators
Anyone working in hospitality who feels the pressure of responsibility
Whether you’ve been in the industry for two years or twenty, Open Tabs is open to you.
Join us
Hosted by Trevor Hill, founder of Ojo Rojo and The Lead Well Community.
Next session: November
Location: Ojo Rojo, Bournemouth
Cost: Free to attend (tea, coffee, and light refreshments included