Fig Leaf
Coffee Bar
From concept development to operational independence.
Explore the Project ↗Developing a premium coffee shop experience.
VenX Consulting's involvement with Fig Leaf Coffee Bar began in July 2023, supporting the development of a premium coffee shop concept in Boksburg.
What began as menu and recipe development expanded into staffing, supplier relationships, training, operational systems and business management. The coffee bar opened in May 2024, with further operational assistance through September 2025.
Two engagement periods: July 2023–August 2024 and November 2024–September 2025.
From the first menu to a working business.
Food & Beverage
Menu planning, commercial recipes, portion specifications and beverage operations.
People & Training
Staff recruitment, kitchen and front-of-house training, and owner mentoring.
Business Systems
Supplier sourcing, purchasing procedures, POS recipe integration and daily operational management.
Food designed for the concept — and the kitchen.
Menu development balanced customer appeal, preparation methods, portion consistency, product costing and reliable execution during service.
Building the operational team.
Back of House
Food preparation, recipe execution, portion control and kitchen procedures.
Front of House & Beverage
Customer service, coordination with the kitchen and beverage service requirements.
Owner Development
Practical mentoring in staffing, operating procedures and day-to-day management.
Practical foundations for daily trading.
Suppliers
Sourcing, account establishment and commercial price negotiations.
Purchasing & Costing
Ingredient procurement, ordering practices and recipe costing considerations.
POS Integration
Support with point-of-sale configuration and integration of recipe information.
Preparing the team, menu and systems for service.
VenX Consulting's role centred on the hospitality operation: developing the menu, preparing staff, establishing suppliers and implementing practical systems ahead of the May 2024 opening.
Menu Readiness
Introducing recipes, portion standards and preparation methods into the working kitchen.
Team Preparation
Recruitment, training and coordination across kitchen, front-of-house and beverage operations.
Trading Systems
Supporting supplier arrangements, purchasing procedures and operational setup.
Bringing the concept into operation.
VenX Consulting supported the practical implementation of the menu, staffing, training, supplier arrangements and operating systems as the coffee bar prepared to open.
Following opening, support included daily operations, kitchen production during demanding service periods, and guidance for the owners and team.
Supporting the business beyond opening day.
During the second engagement, from November 2024 to September 2025, VenX Consulting provided practical management and kitchen support as the business's operational needs evolved.
The final stage included assistance with identifying a replacement Head Chef, transferring operational knowledge and preparing the owners to manage the business independently.
Hands-on management
Daily coordination, production support and service procedures.
Operational handover
Leadership transition, owner mentoring and knowledge transfer.
Fig Leaf Coffee Bar in motion.
Two segments from the supplied project video, presented separately for easy viewing.
Development, implementation and handover.
Menu & Recipes
Commercial recipe development, specifications and implementation.
People & Operations
Recruitment, training, supplier systems and hands-on operational support.
Leadership & Handover
Owner mentoring, replacement Head Chef support and transition to independent management.
From concept to confident operations.
VenX Consulting works alongside hospitality business owners to develop practical operating systems, commercially considered menus and capable teams.