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Beyondthepass

Kitchen economics for independent restaurant and pub operators. Written by a Michelin-trained head chef. The numbers, the decisions, what to change first.

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    French head chef based in the UK. Writing about kitchen profit, labour economics and menu engineering — and why busy doesn’t mean profitable. For independent chefs and operators who want structural clarity and systems that protect margin.

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