Hello, I’m Samuel Plumb
A hospitality operations manager and bartender creating practical tools, systems and educational resources that help hospitality professionals work more efficiently and spend more time delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Built for Hospitality
Hospitality has given me an incredible career and this website is my way of giving something back.
Over the years I've built countless spreadsheets, templates and systems to solve problems I'd come across while working in bars and restaurants. They weren't originally intended to become resources, they were simply tools that made my own work a little easier.
The more I spoke to other people in the industry, the more I realised many of us were trying to solve the same problems. Whether it was building rotas, costing menus, tracking sales or organising training, there always seemed to be another subscription, another piece of software or another spreadsheet to build from scratch.
That's why I created SamuelPlumb.com.
My aim is to build a growing collection of practical resources that anyone can access, whether you're just starting your career, managing a venue or running your own business. If something I've built saves you time, helps you work more efficiently or removes the need for another monthly subscription, then it's done exactly what I hoped it would.
BEHIND THE BAROne night, one menu, one playlist…
Experience:
Operations Manger for the ATOMECA Group
5+ Years in the industry at both Small Independents and Larger Companies
UK Finalist for Nikka Perfect Serve 2023, as well as Art of Italicus 2025
My Approach
Continuous Improvement
Inspired by Kaizen, I believe every shift presents an opportunity to improve systems, service and people.
Classic Cocktails
Understanding the classics first allows innovation to have purpose rather than novelty.
Operational Tools
Practical systems designed to reduce administration and create more time for exceptional hospitality.

