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Leading Edge Group supports organizations across the entire hospitality sector in achieving operational excellence, enhancing guest experiences, streamlining service delivery and empowering staff engagement.

We offer targeted training programs and consultancy services specifically tailored to the fast-paced, customer-centric and experience-driven world of hospitality. Whether you’re managing a boutique hotel, a national restaurant chain, an event venue, a cruise line or a short-term rental business, we help your teams drive meaningful change and long-term improvement.

From front desk and concierge operations to housekeeping, food and beverage service, banqueting, maintenance and back-of-house logistics, we provide practical solutions that work in real-world hospitality environments.

Lean in Hospitality

Lean is a structured, proven approach for reducing inefficiencies, improving workflows and maximizing value. In hospitality, Lean helps organizations focus on what matters most to guests and staff, eliminating friction in service delivery and boosting responsiveness.

With Lean thinking, hospitality businesses can:

Minimize time spent on repetitive, non-value-adding tasks, improving overall staff productivity and reducing labor costs
Improve guest satisfaction through faster, more consistent service while lowering service delivery delays and errors
Improve coordination between departments (e.g. front office, kitchen, housekeeping, events) to streamline workflows and reduce communication breakdowns
Reduce waste in areas such as inventory, labor, time and energy, contributing to lower operational costs and improved resource utilization
Free up staff to focus on high-touch, personalized guest experiences, ensuring efficient use of talent while maximizing the value delivered to guests

Lean empowers hospitality operations across all segments to do more with less, maximizing limited resources and staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

We offer a range of training programs developed specifically for the hospitality sector, supporting businesses in delivering exceptional guest experiences, improving day-to-day operations and building team capability. From boutique hotels and restaurants to large resorts, cruise lines and event venues, our programs help staff and managers enhance service quality, reduce inefficiencies and respond effectively to customer needs.

Training is available in flexible formats and can be tailored to suit your business model, operational goals and team structure. Programs focus on practical strategies for front-line service delivery, workflow optimization, leadership development, digital innovation and more.

Lean Belt Training

For hospitality teams seeking a structured method to drive improvement, we offer Lean White, Yellow, Green and Black Belt programs. These training levels are designed to equip staff with the skills and mindset to solve problems, streamline service processes and maintain consistently high standards across all areas of your operation.

For hospitality organizations beginning their Lean journey, the Lean for Hospitality Yellow Belt training program is an excellent starting point. It introduces core Lean principles through practical tools and hospitality-specific examples, laying the groundwork for lasting improvement.

Whether your goal is to improve guest satisfaction, reduce costs and service delays, or maximize space and staffing efficiency, our training programs provide the foundation for long-term success across the hospitality industry.

Our consultancy approach is collaborative, practical and grounded in the realities of hospitality operations. We work closely with leadership teams and frontline staff, leveraging stakeholder engagement, data-driven insights and knowledge transfer to design and implement sustainable, effective solutions.

Whether you’re looking to optimize housekeeping or maintenance workflows, reduce service bottlenecks in restaurant or bar operations, streamline check-in and check-out procedures, improve event setup turnaround times, or enhance cross-functional coordination on cruise ships or resorts, our experienced consultants will work closely with you to deliver measurable results tailored to your unique operational environment.

Lean methodologies have been successfully applied across the hospitality sector to:

Accelerate guest service by reducing wait times at reception areas, dining spaces, booking counters, and help desks, allowing for quicker turnaround and better use of staff time
Boost workforce efficiency through smarter scheduling, clearer roles, and improved coordination across teams in front-of-house, kitchen, housekeeping, and event operations
Improve quality and consistency by standardizing procedures across service lines, locations and departments, reducing variability and simplifying training
Reduce waste and control costs through better inventory management, fewer errors, and less rework in areas such as food preparation, housekeeping, and event setup
Enhance guest satisfaction by enabling more responsive, personalized, and reliable service across all touchpoints

Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, resort, cruise line, event venue or any combination of services, Lean equips your team with the tools and mindset to improve efficiency, control costs and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a highly competitive industry.