Coilean Hospitality Solutions

28/04/2026

Financial Control & Cost Management

Being busy doesn’t mean you’re profitable.

This is one of the biggest mistakes in hospitality.

Full venue. Strong sales.
But margins are leaking everywhere.

Poor stock control.
Inconsistent portioning.
Labour not aligned to demand.

In Reignite, I break down financial control into practical, usable steps — not spreadsheets for the sake of it, but systems that actually protect margin.

Because if you don’t control your numbers, your business controls you.

Ask yourself:

👉 Do you really know where your profit is made — and where it’s lost?

If not, this is where to start:

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08/04/2026

The moment everything stopped making sense

“The job that nearly broke me is the one that made me as a leader.”

I once managed a hotel in North Yorkshire where nothing added up.

Staff turning up without being paid.
Suppliers chasing invoices daily.
And an owner full of promises—but no action.

From the outside, we were “open for business.”
Inside, it was chaos held together by a few people refusing to let it collapse.

And I did what most managers do…

I carried it.

I took responsibility for things that were never mine.
I protected the business.
I shielded the team from the reality.

But here’s the problem with that mindset:

You end up enabling dysfunction instead of fixing it.

That was my breaking point.

It forced me to ask a question I think every operator needs to face:

👉 At what point does loyalty become self-destruction?

That experience changed how I lead forever.

It’s also where the foundations of Reignite really began.

07/04/2026

The first hard copies of Reignite land.

What started as an idea during the later stages of an area role has turned into something real. At the time, I kept coming back to the same thought: we could be doing more to properly support pub tenants and operators on the ground.

Too many were being left to figure things out alone — dealing with rising costs, staffing challenges, and inconsistent performance without clear, practical support.

That’s where Reignite came from.

This isn’t theory. It’s built from experience across kitchens, bars, and multi-site operations — focused on the fundamentals that actually move the needle:

• Profit and cost control
• Team performance and retention
• Customer experience
• Operational structure and consistency

It’s designed to be used, not just read.

Seeing it in print makes it real — but more importantly, I’m looking forward to seeing how operators actually apply it in their businesses.

If you’re in hospitality and trying to get more control, consistency, and performance from your operation, it’s now available on Amazon or I can drop in a copy to you:

👉 https://amzn.eu/d/0e0OfmRw

Appreciate everyone who’s supported the journey so far.

30/03/2026

After months of building, refining, and pressure-testing ideas from years in the industry…

Reignite is now live on Amazon.

This isn’t theory. It’s a practical playbook built from real experience across kitchens, bars, and multi-site operations—designed to help hospitality owners and managers regain control of their business.

If you’re dealing with rising costs, staffing challenges, or inconsistent performance, this book gives you clear, actionable ways to:

• Improve profit and protect your margins
• Build a stronger, more reliable team
• Deliver a consistent guest experience
• Put simple systems in place that actually work

Hospitality is a tough industry—but the fundamentals still win when they’re executed properly.

If you’re serious about improving your business, you can get your copy here:
👉 https://amzn.eu/d/0glQZa2a

I’d genuinely appreciate any support, shares, or feedback—and if you implement anything from the book, I’d be interested to hear what works for you.

is a practical guide for hospitality owners and managers looking to strengthen their businesses in challenging times. Drawing on real-world experience from the kitchen to multi-site management, Colin Piechniczek shares actionable strategies to improve leadership, customer experience, staff rete...

23/05/2025

🚨LAUNCH DAY APPROACHING 🚨

Reignite: A Hospitality Handbook for Tough Times
By Colin Piechniczek for Coilean Hospitality Solutions

After over 15 years in the industry — from pulling pints and managing pubs to working with operators across Scotland — I’ve seen the very best (and the toughest) of hospitality.

That’s why I’ve written Reignite — a practical, straight-talking guide designed to help hospitality owners, managers, and teams navigate through challenge, change, and growth.

Whether you run a pub, hotel, café, or restaurant, this book delivers:

✅ Actionable strategies to improve profitability
✅ Tools for staff retention, training & development
✅ Real-world case studies and templates
✅ Guidance on marketing, menu planning & compliance
✅ Insights on leadership, culture, and customer experience

This isn’t theory — it’s lived experience, lessons learned, and tools I wish I had 10 years ago.

Who’s it for?
👉 Independent operators
👉 General Managers & BDMs
👉 FOH leaders & Head Chefs
👉 Anyone who loves this industry and wants to see it thrive

If you’re ready to rethink, rebuild, and reignite your business — this is your guide.

🔥 Let’s rebuild stronger, smarter, and together.
📍 Comment “Reignite” to receive a free copy when it’s published.

05/05/2025

Where I started, where I went and where I am now.

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I got my first job in hospitality because I knew what a roux was. Not exactly a grand qualification, but in a busy community pub kitchen, that bit of basic culinary knowledge was enough to get my foot in the door.