Living. Breathing. Work Culture.

Welcome.

  • We specialize in helping organizations of all sizes build stronger, more connected teams through customized training programs focused on workplace culture, communication, and collaboration. Whether you're looking to boost morale, strengthen leadership, improve employee engagement, or simply create a healthier work environment — we’re here to help.

  • In addition to training, we partner with businesses to identify the root causes of workplace challenges and collaborate to discover clear, actionable strategies for lasting improvement. Whether you're navigating growth, dealing with internal friction, or simply want to strengthen your team’s foundation. No matter your industry, if you’re ready to invest in your people and your culture, we’d love to work with you.

Modern Workplace Challenges

  • Toxic Work Environments & High Employee Turnover

    Many organizations struggle with unhealthy workplace cultures that lead to dissatisfaction, burnout, and ultimately, high turnover rates. This not only disrupts team dynamics but also results in significant costs related to recruitment and training.

  • Poor Leadership & Disengaged Staff

    Leadership plays a critical role in employee motivation and performance. When leadership lacks vision, communication, or empathy, it can create disengagement among staff—lowering productivity and morale.

  • Inconsistent Guest Experiences & Dissatisfied Customers

    When service delivery is unpredictable, it damages brand reputation and customer loyalty. A single poor experience can outweigh multiple positive ones—leading to lost business and negative word-of-mouth.

  • Program Mismanagement

    Inefficient planning, lack of accountability, and misaligned objectives often lead to poor program execution. This mismanagement directly impacts the bottom line, causing avoidable financial losses and missed opportunities.

Our Solution: Four Track “Foundation Program”

  • Track 1. Create a Unique, Living, Breathing Work Culture

    The primary objective is to come alongside leaders and identify a Message, first to their team internally and secondly a message to their consumer externally. To establish principles to commit to that audit decision making and sustainably create a unique Culture that has its own life and inspires full effort work, staff retention, and growth of business.

  • Track 2. Develop Dynamic, Caring Leaders.

    Curate an orientation process that your team believes in. Understand the power of language and commit to speaking in a way that inspires and encourages your team. Commit to your established principles to audit decision making, sustain accountability, and create a commitment to positivity.

  • Track 3. Design Your Guest Experience. Create Consistency & Value.

    From the first impression to the final farewell. This track is designed to help your team create a holistic, unforgettable guest experience that drives loyalty and revenue. From optimizing steps of service and designing immersive atmospheres to personalizing guest interactions and streamlining service recovery, we’ll guide you in building a brand that guests love and return to. Through expert insights, tailored strategies, and hands-on training, we’ll help you transform every touchpoint into an opportunity to elevate your guest’s experience.

  • Track 4. Program Deep Dive

    This track is designed for hospitality leaders and teams looking to elevate every aspect of their operation — from the menu to the bottom line.

    We’ll cover key areas including:

    Menu Development & Product Identity – Crafting a menu that reflects your brand and drives sales.

    SOP Development – Creating clear, consistent standards that set your team up for success.

    Staff Efficiency – Improving turn times, upselling through product knowledge, and maximizing team performance.

    Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) – Costing your program for profitability, not just presentation.

    Inventory Systems – Streamlining tracking to reduce waste and control costs.

    Task Management – Establishing clear opening, closing, and daily service routines.

    We’ll also take time to understand and address the unique challenges your business or team may be facing, offering tailored solutions that are practical and results-driven.

  • Let's Work Together!

    Whether you’re a new business looking to design a unique program from the ground up or you’re looking improve upon an already established brand facing current industry challenges, we’d be honored to come alongside you and tailor a solution that fits your needs.

Who we are:

Thomas Cupp

Founder & Operator

Breath Consulting, LLC

Thomas is an award-winning Maitre D’ and Certified Sommelier with 15 years of industry leadership experience. Having worked at every level and style of customer service, including some of the finest dining establishments, he has curated work environments that foster sustainable cultures, high customer satisfaction, and employee retention.

Driven by a deep passion for addressing toxic work environments and improving staff retention in customer-centric businesses, Thomas specializes in creating inspired, supportive environments that motivate teams and elevate the customer experience.


Products:

    • The primary objective is to come alongside leaders and identify a Message, first to their team internally and secondly a message to their consumer externally. To establish principles to commit to that audit decision making and sustainably create a unique Culture that has its own life and inspires full effort work, staff retention, and growth of business.

    • Curate an orientation process that your team believes in. Understand the power of language and commit to speaking in a way that inspires and encourages your team. Commit to your established principles to audit decision making, sustain accountability, and create a commitment to positivity.

    • This track is designed to help your team create a holistic, unforgettable guest experience that drives loyalty and revenue. From optimizing steps of service and designing immersive atmospheres to personalizing guest interactions and streamlining service recovery, we’ll guide you in building a brand that guests love and return to. Through expert insights, tailored strategies, and hands-on training, we’ll help you transform every touchpoint into an opportunity to elevate your guest’s experience.

    • This track is designed for hospitality leaders and teams looking to elevate every aspect of their operation — from the menu to the bottom line.

      We’ll cover key areas including:

      Menu Development & Product Identity – Craft a menu that reflects your brand and drives sales.

      SOP Development – Create clear, consistent standards that set your team up for success.

      Staff Efficiency – Improve turn times, upselling through product knowledge, and maximizing team performance.

      Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) – Cost your program for profitability, not just presentation.

      Inventory Systems – Streamline tracking to reduce waste and control costs.

      Task Management – Establish clear opening, closing, and daily service routines.

      We’ll also take time to understand and address the unique challenges your business or team may be facing, offering tailored solutions that are practical and results-driven.

    • Increase guest satisfaction & revenue with strategic pricing and menu engineering:
      Enhance guest experience with balanced selections and pairings
      Optimize costs by streamlining ingredients and reducing waste
      Boost bar sales with expertly crafted cocktails, beer, and wine offerings
      Strengthen your brand with a cohesive and enticing food & beverage identity

    • This service offers a fresh, unbiased look at your day-to-day operations through the eyes of a real customer. From the front desk and first impression to the final transaction, we evaluate how closely your team’s performance aligns with your brand standards, values, and customer expectations.

    • Whether a hospitality brand, retail store, or service-based business, our audits reveal the gaps you can’t see—and provide actionable insights to help you close them.

    • Whether you're new to fine dining or refining years of experience, this session is designed to sharpen your service skills, elevate your professional presence, and reinforce the standards of true hospitality excellence.

    • In the world of fine dining, every detail matters — from the way we greet a guest to the way we anticipate their needs and deliver unforgettable experiences. Today, we’ll explore the key steps of service that define a refined dining experience, cultivate the mindset required to consistently deliver luxury-level service, and review the etiquette that sets the standard in our industry.

    • Our goal is to not just meet expectations, but to exceed them — creating moments that feel seamless, thoughtful, and exceptional.

    • Whether you're stepping into a kitchen for the first time or sharpening your operations in an established culinary setting, this session will build a strong foundation in safe food handling practices and the critical discipline of Mise en Place.

    • Enhance your team’s wine knowledge with a comprehensive Wine Training Session! This session introduces understanding wine regions and grape varieties to mastering the art of tasting, recognizing wine structure, and perfecting wine service.

  • Hands on bartender training with. an introduction to bartending techniques, classic cocktails, cocktail structure and how to navigate guest questions and make recommendations.

    • Looking for expert guidance to take your business, menu, or operations to the next level? Consider one-on-one coaching provide personalized support tailored to your unique challenges and goals.

    • Leadership Insights.

    • Strategic advice on menu development, pricing, and profitability.
      Expert insights on streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience.
      Actionable solutions to boost sales and optimize your business.

    • Whether you need a single session for quick insights or ongoing support for long-term growth, direct access to industry expertise—whenever you need it.

    • Let’s strategize, refine, and grow together.


Contact Us:

Interested in working together?

Whether you’re a new business looking to design a unique program from the ground up or you’re looking improve upon an already established brand facing current industry challenges, let’s tailor a solution that fits your needs! Choose from any of the unique training programs—or identify any combination based on your day-to-day needs to create the perfect program.

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