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# LAST CALL COACHING

Recovery-Friendly Workplace Solutions

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://lastcallcoaching.com/blog/) - Blog Posts How to Set the Culture Before You Set the Tables (don’t wait until you’re in the weeds to figure this out) lastcallcoaching • March 24, 2026 • No Comments You’ve got the menu locked. The vendors confirmed. The team hired. But there’s one thing most operators forget before opening. … When
- [How to Set the Culture Before You Set the Tables (don't wait until you're in the weeds to figure this out)](https://lastcallcoaching.com/how-to-set-the-culture-before-you-set-the-tables-dont-wait-until-youre-in-the-weeds-to-figure-this-out/) - You’ve got the menu locked. The vendors confirmed. The team hired. But there’s one thing most operators forget before opening. And it’ll shape your culture faster than anything else. I’ve watched openings go sideways. Not because of the food.Not because of the service.Not because of the build-out. Because no one knew how to handle the tension building between two cooks
- [When the Season Gets Heavy: A Christmas Reflection for the Industry That Never Rests](https://lastcallcoaching.com/when-the-season-gets-heavy-a-christmas-reflection-for-the-industry-that-never-rests/) - I still remember the Christmas I got fired. The lights were twinkling, the music was soft, the dining room smelled like cinnamon and pine… and I was walking out the back door with my apron in my hand, trying not to cry. No goodbye. No warning. No “thanks for your work.” Just a policy being enforced at the
- [How to Support Your Team in a System That Was Never Built to Support Them](https://lastcallcoaching.com/how-to-support-your-team-in-a-system-that-was-never-built-to-support-them/) - If you’ve been in hospitality long enough, you’ve probably felt it, the sense that we’re all navigating challenges no one prepared us for. Not managers. Not owners. Not HR. Not leadership. This isn’t a people problem. It’s a systems problem. And for the first time in a long time, the industry is
- [Shift Change: The 15-Minute Habit That Can Cut Turnover in Half](https://lastcallcoaching.com/shift-change-the-15-minute-habit-that-can-cut-turnover-in-half/) - Most restaurants treat shift change like a relay race handoff. Quick. Efficient. Get it done. But what if those ten minutes before service and five minutes after could cut your turnover in half? I’ve witnessed it transform an entire culture by changing two things: How the team started their shift.How they ended it.No consultants. No rebrand. No bullshit team-building
- [This Is Your Sign to Breathe](https://lastcallcoaching.com/this-is-your-sign-to-breathe/) - Content inspired by our quarterly WORTHshop with Kimberly Flear Do you ever get that feeling that, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, you’ve been holding your breath all day long? The day starts with a list. You’re juggling walking the dog, unloading the dishwasher, throwing in laundry, and making sure everyone
- [When Support Depends on The Struggle](https://lastcallcoaching.com/when-support-depends-on-the-struggle/) - I heard a powerful story this week that stopped me in my tracks. A manager in our industry was diagnosed with cancer. The team rallied around him. They pulled together care packages. Sent cards and messages. They checked in while he went through treatment. They made sure he felt seen, valued, and supported. That’s what community looks like at its best. That’s what
- [The Hidden Tab No One’s Calculating                 (and how to close it for good)](https://lastcallcoaching.com/the-hidden-tab-no-ones-calculating-and-how-to-close-it-for-good/) - Everyone in hospitality talks about “the cost of doing business.” But no one’s talking about the cost of redoing it every damn week. When your team is in constant rotation, you’re not just losing time. You’re leaking money, morale, and momentum. And most operators are too busy surviving the shift to
- [The Culture Fix You Can’t Delegate: Why HR Needs a Different Kind of Training (Now More Than Ever)](https://lastcallcoaching.com/the-culture-fix-you-cant-delegate-why-hr-needs-a-different-kind-of-training-now-more-than-ever/) - Let’s be honest—HR has been handed the impossible. You’re expected to recruit, retain, resolve, and rebuild morale… while navigating burnout, rising mental health challenges, and substance use struggles that most teams are completely unprepared for. The problem isn’t your leadership. It’s the playbook you’ve been handed. And if no one has said this to you yet—you deserve better training,
- [How to Build a Thriving Restaurant Team Without Burning Out](https://lastcallcoaching.com/how-to-build-a-thriving-restaurant-team-without-burning-out/) - The restaurant industry is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Between juggling peak-hour service, meeting customer expectations, and managing operations, it’s no surprise that burnout, turnover, and disengagement are common challenges.But what if there was a way to build a team that thrives—without sacrificing your own well-being in the process?The key lies in creating a workplace culture
- [The Untold Costs of Ignoring Mental Health in Hospitality](https://lastcallcoaching.com/the-untold-costs-of-ignoring-mental-health-in-hospitality/) - In the high-stakes world of hospitality, we pride ourselves on our resilience. We’re the masters of multitasking, the wizards of table turns, and the champions of late nights. But behind the polished service and forced smiles lies an industry grappling with a silent crisis. It’s time to address the elephant in the room: the stigma
- [The Truth About Restaurant Life](https://lastcallcoaching.com/the-truth-about-restaurant-life/) - Behind the line: The reality of working in restaurants.
- [A Compassionate Look at Addiction in Hospitality: Navigating the Challenges with Empathy](https://lastcallcoaching.com/a-compassionate-look-at-addiction-in-hospitality-navigating-the-challenges-with-empathy/) - In the fast-paced world of hospitality, where every moment counts and the pressure is on, it’s important to pause and consider the challenges faced by our colleagues battling addiction. Behind the scenes, in the kitchens, bars, and hotel rooms, a silent struggle often unfolds—one that calls for our understanding, empathy, and support. Imagine a There is a silent struggle of addiction in hospitality. Amid the chaos, let's offer empathy and support to colleagues, understanding their battles and promoting a stigma-free environment.
- [Why Restaurant Staff Shouldn't Get Staff Drinks at Work](https://lastcallcoaching.com/why-restaurant-staff-shouldnt-get-staff-drinks-at-work/) - It’s crucial for the health of your business, the well-being of your staff, and the satisfaction of your customers to keep after-work socializing off-premises.
- [LAST CALL! Leave Before the Party's Over](https://lastcallcoaching.com/last-call-leave-before-the-partys-over/) - Uncover high-stakes stories, sobriety, and life reclamation in the hospitality industry. Join us for Last Call Coaching's transformative journey.

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- [Last Call Coaching](https://lastcallcoaching.com/) - We provide guidance and solutions to address mental health, burnout, and substance use within the hospitality industry creating a healthier work environment, improving guest experience and increasing profitability.
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- [Media](https://lastcallcoaching.com/media/) - Last Call Coaching media + press scroll to continue 11. Kimberly Flear on Healing Hospitality: Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding the Culture In this episode, Shawn Soole welcomes Kimberly Flear , founder of Last Call Coaching , for a heartfelt and transformative conversation. Kimberly shares her journey from burnout and addiction within the hospitality industry to
- [Services](https://lastcallcoaching.com/services/) - Explore Last Call Coaching's comprehensive services tailored for the unique needs of hospitality professionals seeking recovery from addiction. Discover flexible options, compassionate support, and personalized coaching to guide you on your path to sobriety and a healthier, happier future.
- [About](https://lastcallcoaching.com/about/) - Discover the inspiring journey of Kimberly Flear, founder of Last Call Coaching, and her mission to support hospitality professionals in their quest for sobriety. Learn how her personal experience and deep industry knowledge drive our commitment to providing compassionate guidance on the path to recovery.
- [Resources](https://lastcallcoaching.com/resources/) - Stay connected with Last Call Coaching's library of resources for crisis help, sobriety communities and hospitality outreach.
- [Contact](https://lastcallcoaching.com/contact/) - Get in touch with Last Call Coaching for compassionate, one-on-one support on your journey to recovery in the hospitality industry. Contact us today to book a consultation, ask questions, or explore how we can help you take the brave step towards sobriety and a brighter future.
- [Coaching](https://lastcallcoaching.com/coaching/) - mental health, burnout & substance use support services COACHING 1:1 Virtual Coaching Why Choose Kimberly’s Coaching? Coaching That Gets the Industry: Hospitality has its own rhythm and its own pressures. With over two decades in restaurants, she doesn’t just understand the job, She’s lived the grind. This isn’t generic advice. It’s coaching that

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