Most restaurants rely on heroics. That’s why they break.
Chef calls out—everything collapses.
Staff turns over—culture disappears.
Owner burns out—nothing changes.

After 33 years in the kitchen, I’ve seen it all.
I’ve run high-volume operations, trained green teams into machines, and led groups through chaos and culture collapse.
And here’s what I know:

Culture eats talent for breakfast.
Systems beat talent when talent doesn’t have systems.

Today, I help restaurant leaders build kitchens that don’t rely on superheroes.
I work with chefs and operators to:

→ Define their way of doing business
→ Build leadership systems that teach it
→ Create operations that run consistently—even when they’re not there

It’s not theory. It’s not fluff.
One client cut turnover by 60% and grew profit by 15% in 90 days.

If your team is talented but inconsistent…
If your culture changes depending on who’s in charge…
If your restaurant falls apart when one person is out…

Let’s talk.

On the CULINARY MECHANIC podcast, I host candid conversations with hospitality's most innovative leaders. From kitchen culture to tech innovations, we blend battle-tested wisdom with modern insights that challenge 'the way it's always been done.' It's where restaurant wisdom meets real systems that work.

🎙️ Host: CULINARY MECHANIC
📩 DM me or visit culinarymechanic.com

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Accountific.co

We help food industry owners gain control over their finances and achieve better profitability.

We specialize in bookkeeping and payroll services with a focus on Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs. Reduce time spent calculating numbers, calculating payroll, dealing with CRA remittances, and focus on your business growth with our efficient and paperless accounting solutions.

If you are the owner of a Coffee Shop, Cafe, Food Kiosk, Restaurant, Bakery, Food Truck, or Liquor Store - we can help, let's chat.

You take care of your business - We take care of your numbers.

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Great Work Online

Are you a professional Speaker or Coach? Do you fall into the category of 'Accidental Entrepreneur' - where you are boldly pursuing your passion to teach and help others, but struggle with all the 'business of running a business'?

Great Work Online specializes in helping Speakers and Coaches get their message in front of their perfect prospect. 

Let us help.

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MortgagesLab

Experienced Mortgage Advisor with a demonstrated history in both residential and commercial mortgages.  A strong finance professional, David works closely with his clients to help them achieve their long term real estate goals.

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E-Comm 9-1-1

As a Team Manager, I was responsible for the effective and efficient daily operation of Canada’s largest consolidated 9-1-1 Operations Centre, with an annual call volume of over 1.3 Million requests for service. In this role, I gained valuable experience in staff management in a 24/7 unionized environment. I provided leadership to 40 Communications Operators; identified training needs; identified, addressed, and resolved operational problems; developed and maintained effective working relationships with police, fire and ambulance agencies.

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Communications Operator

Retail Controls Accounting

Retail Controls was a boutique Accounting firm specializing in working with Food Industry Entrepreneurs, assisting them in 'taking control' of their business finances.

Managing Partner

I help food & beverage operators gain control over their finances and achieve better profitability | You take care of your business - I take care of your numbers | Founder at Accountific.co

“Helping you make smart business and financial decisions” 

I have over 30 years of experience in bookkeeping, business financing, corporate management and business planning. 

If you are looking for personalized bookkeeping for your business I can tailor a plan to suit your exact needs.

You can call me directly at 604 336-6575, by email at david@accountific.co, or schedule a time for a 'virtual coffee' at www.calendly.com/davidmonteith

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