What is an End Of Day and how do I perform one?

As the hospitality sector moves through another year of rapid technological evolution, one thing has become clear: while innovation continues at pace, the gap between promise and real-world delivery is widening. 2025 has been dominated by conversation, ambition and expectation, but 2026 will be defined by outcomes.

Earlier last month, Lolly welcomed Alex for a three-day work experience placement, giving her the opportunity to explore a range of departments across the business. From software development and project management to finance, payments and marketing, she gained valuable insight into how a hospitality technology company operates. In this blog, Alex shares her experience, highlights the skills she developed, and reflects on the career paths she discovered during her time with the team.

Lolly AI Image Generator enables hospitality operators to create professional food and drink imagery in seconds directly within Lolly HQ. Designed to improve menu presentation and customer experience, it helps businesses keep product images fresh, consistent and optimised across digital touchpoints without the need for photography or design expertise.