Behind The Pass

BEHIND THE PASS

A Mental Health movement for Hospitality

Because what happens behind the pass matters just as much as what goes out on the plate.

OUR WHY

Why We're Stepping Forward

Behind the smiles, fast service, and full dining rooms, too many hospitality professionals are silently struggling. Long hours, unpredictable shifts, high-pressure environments—and little time to breathe.

We created Behind the Pass to change that.

This is a space for real talk, real stories, and real support—for chefs, bartenders, managers, porters, waiters, GMs, and everyone who keeps this industry alive.

Behind the Pass is powered by Coilean Hospitality Solutions, built from decades of working in kitchens, bars, and boardrooms. We’re here to break the stigma, offer practical help, and remind each other: you’re not alone in this.

THE PLEDGE

Take the Behind the Pass Pledge

Whether you're running a single kitchen or managing a whole portfolio, mental health needs to be part of the culture—not an afterthought.

By taking the Behind the Pass pledge, you’re committing to:

Open conversations about mental health in your business
Safe and supportive workplace practices
Access to resources for your team
Leading with empathy, not ego

Pledge as an individual or as a business.

We’ll feature supporters, share your story, and provide tools to keep the conversation going.

REAL VOICES. REAL EXPERIENCES

Anonymous Sous Chef, Edinburgh
“I used to wear 70-hour weeks like a badge. Until I couldn’t anymore. I didn’t realise I was breaking down—until I already had.”
Anonymous CDP, Dundee
"It's an industry we all love, it consumes us, we always deliver the service for paying customers..and then I think "who thinks about us?" It's a team game but the pressure is a lonely one, the expectations we put on ourselves is high and that ultimately impacts us in the long run"

LETS KEEP THE COVERSATION GOING

Want to help change hospitality for good?

We’re always looking to work with operators, suppliers, and individuals who want to improve mental health in hospitality.

Whether it’s sharing stories, sponsoring a resource, or helping shape our next event—drop us a line.