Recruit The Right People So You Have More Control Of Your Business
Running a fish and chip shop for over 6 years has taught me a few things, but one of the biggest lessons?
You can’t do it all alone.
Any chef will tell you, trying to cook every dish on your own will burn the whole damn kitchen down.
Too many hospitality owners are trying to juggle everything themselves, getting F*CKED over by bad hires, and wondering why they’re constantly on the edge of burnout.
I get it. You’re sick and tired of being run ragged, having no time to scale your business, and not trusting anyone who walks through the door. I’ve been there. It’s SH*T.
The truth is, when you’ve got the right team, everything changes. Your workload lightens, your stress drops, and your business actually starts running smoothly. You’ve got more time to focus on what really matters, whether that’s growing your business or spending time with your family.
The True Cost of Bad Hires
Look, hiring the wrong person doesn’t just cost you wages—it costs you time, energy, and a whole lot of frustration. I’ve seen it happen time and time again.
You’re fixing the same mistakes over and over, and before you know it, you’re so busy putting out the fires in the kitchen, you’ve lost sight of the business growth – the thing that’s actually going to take you places.
Think of bad hires like a slow leak. It’s not enough to mop up the mess—you need to fix the damn problem at the source.
What Really Matters in a Hire
I’m not saying everyone on your team needs to work exactly like you do. In fact, that’s the last thing you want. My wife and I are complete opposites—we’ve got totally different working styles, but it works because we share the same fundamentals: work ethic, drive, and the ability to get sh*t done.
That’s what you need to look for in your team. Skills can be taught, but attitude is everything.
The Royal Navy taught me a lot—energy is contagious.
Surround yourself with unmotivated individuals, and your business is going nowhere.
You need people who fit into your business culture, who are passionate about hospitality, and who’ll show up – time and time again!
Delegate to Elevate
The right team frees you from the daily grind so you can focus on what really matters. Whether that’s delegating your staff rotas or management of evening shifts—you need to make room for bigger tasks, or you’re not moving from where you are now.
STOP wasting your time on tasks someone else can handle just as well, if not better.
Let Forked Up Help You Find the Right People
I’ve seen what happens when you get the right people in place—it’s the difference between feeling like your business is running you into the ground or having the freedom to actually enjoy what you’ve built.
Here I am today, two successful businesses later, ready to help YOU grow your business. If you’re ready to stop getting F*CKED over by bad hires, I’m here to help you sort it out.
At Forked Up, I’ve helped a load of hospitality owners build kick-ass teams that actually take the pressure off. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and make some real changes, book your free call today.
Let’s get your business heading in the right direction with Forked Up 90.