Report Rest isn't a luxury, it's a performance strategy
In hospitality, service is relentless. When the rush hits, breaks are the first thing to go or they’re squeezed into the gaps, justified only by a cigarette.
This guide challenges the idea that rest is indulgent or optional. Instead, it shows how short, intentional pauses can become a built-in part of operations supporting mental health, sustaining energy and boosting team performance.
Grounded in behavioural insight and examples from across the industry, it’s a practical guide to reframe the culture around breaks from something stigmatised to something strategic.
It’s actionable. It’s inclusive. And it’s designed for the fast-paced reality of hospitality.
In this guide you’ll learn
- Why 'smoke break' culture limits teams and how to change it
- How microbreaks boost wellbeing and performance
- Removing stigma and making pauses inclusive
- Simple, low-cost reset rituals for every role
- Leadership actions to embed healthy breaks in daily operations
And much more...
Improve productivity and efficiency
Less paperwork and administration.
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