Fractional Operations · London

Operational clarity
for brands ready
to scale.

Senior operations leadership for growing hospitality brands — without the full-time hire. I bring the systems, standards, and people frameworks that let great brands grow without breaking.

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Ainslee Garnham
40+
Sites Managed
£35M
Portfolio Supported
600+
People Led

The plumbing that
connects great brands
to their potential.

I'm a senior operations leader with over a decade of experience working inside hospitality brands that have scaled — from supporting a £35M, 31-site portfolio across some of Australia's most recognised casual dining groups, to partnering with the founder at Colicci in London to develop their operational frameworks across a 40-site portfolio and lead a full end-to-end tech stack transformation across the business.

I work with founder-led and growth-stage brands who have strong product and culture, but are outgrowing their operational foundations. My job is to develop the systems, grow the people, and create the infrastructure that lets you scale — without losing what makes you special.

I'm not a consultant who flies in with a framework. I'm a hands-on operator who embeds, listens, and builds alongside your team.

40+
Sites across current and previous portfolios
£35M
Portfolio supported across multi-site operations
20
New site openings supported across multiple regions
L3
WSET Sommelier — fine dining background

How I Work

Senior ops expertise.
Without the full-time hire.

Three ways to work together — each designed to deliver real operational impact with a clear scope and outcome.

01 — Starting Point

The Ops Audit

One focused day across your operation. I visit your sites, review your systems, speak with your managers, and deliver a clear written report — your top priorities, ranked by impact.

£1,500 Flat fee · One day engagement

02 — Ongoing Partnership

Fractional Head of Ops

Two to four days per month, ongoing. I'm embedded in your leadership team — attending key meetings, advising on people and commercial decisions, and building the systems your next phase needs.

£2,500 – £3,500 Per month · Minimum 3 months

03 — Defined Outcome

Project Engagement

A fixed-scope project with a clear deliverable. New site opening, SOP build, tech stack implementation, leadership restructure. You know what needs doing — I'll get it done.

£5,000 – £8,000 Fixed fee · Scope agreed upfront

Who This Is For

Built for brands
in growth mode.

Founder-led hospitality brands with 2–10 sites who have outgrown informal ops and need structure without losing soul.
Growing café and restaurant groups preparing for their next opening and wanting to get it right from day one.
Brands where the guest experience is inconsistent across sites — and leadership knows it's a commercial risk, not just an ops problem.
Operators who need a senior voice in the room but aren't ready — or can't afford — a full-time Director of Operations.
Teams with great people who need a coach and a framework, not a new boss.
"Get the people right. Build the systems around them. The commercial results will follow."

Track Record

Built in the real world.
Not the boardroom.

Colicci · London · 2025–Present

Head of Operations

Senior ops leadership across a 40-site portfolio of design-led cafés and kiosks in London's Royal Parks and key venues. Partnered with the founder to develop and elevate existing operational frameworks, drive commercial growth, and lead a full end-to-end tech stack transformation across the business. Event operations including Chelsea Flower Show.

Grill'd · Australia · 2019–2025

Senior Regional Manager

Supported the management of a £35M portfolio across 31 sites in multiple regions. Team of 600+. Sustained strategic growth over 5 years. Opened 20 new sites. Coached Area Managers across multiple states and regions of Australia.

Grill'd · Melbourne · 2014–2019

Partner / General Manager

Ownership partner and GM for Melbourne site. Strategic marketing, community partnerships, people succession planning. State SME for leadership and management across the network.

Crown Melbourne · 2011–2014

Venue Manager — Prestige Bars

High-end premium operations across Club 23, The Waiting Room, and Atrium Bar. Private clientele, butler service, LVMH and Formula 1 brand affiliations. Led teams of 120 in 5-star environments.

Let's talk about
your operation.

If you're a growing hospitality brand in London and something on this page resonated — get in touch. The best first step is a conversation.

Start with the Ops Audit

The lowest-risk way to see if we're a fit. One day, one clear report, real recommendations. Most clients convert to an ongoing engagement after the audit.

Book an Audit — £1,500