Chef consultant.
Kitchen Audits, Front of House Audits, Kitchen Design, On-site Mentoring, Food Styling and Recipe Development, Photography
The Brand
You have a brilliant idea, and you know it will be hugely well-received by the market. But how do you bring a bare bones idea to fruition when you only have limited skills? we will take the time to understand your vision. He will piece together the puzzle including all elements such as your differentiators, your food, the back-story, connections with producers, the history of the site, the target demographic and more. The result will be a crystal-clear picture that will facilitate the direction of your business and inform other disciplines such as marketing, décor and design, supplier relationships, service ware, dish presentation and takeaway packaging styles.
Business Analysis & Strategy
Whether yours is a new or existing business, we will learn about your core competencies and business goals. We examine what is currently in place and develop a strategy to address the key issues that are preventing meeting your business’s objectives. He will also identify market opportunities and devise strategies to take advantage of them.
Kitchen Design
High levels of efficiency contribute to lower costs and improved customer satisfaction, all of which translates to greater profitability. We will work with you to implement effective workflows, establish specific zones, and optimise communication between front-of-house and the kitchen. The kitchen design consultancy includes equipment selection, positioning of utilities, ergonomic and OH&S considerations, energy efficiency, ventilation, hygiene, storage, and assembly line configuration.
Project Management
We will skilfully manage your entire project to ensure new products, fit outs, launches, or hires are delivered within the desired timeframe and budget. We can call upon a large network of trusted experts in a variety of specialities.
Casual & Service
Coffee shops; food court outlets; burger joints, casual dining, high end restaurants & hotels.
Product Development
Menu & Recipes
Collaborate with us to build your menu around the ideas you have conceived. He will identify and interpret food and beverage trends in your category then craft your menu to incorporate locally sourced ingredients, accommodate specific consumer desires or meet key factors that are important to you. We can also design signature dishes that you can call your own. It could be the city’s most talked-about sandwich, or a sublime creation of daily fresh, line-caught fish served in an innovative sauce made with locally sourced ingredients.
Packaging
The packaging for your product can make the difference in your social media virality. We work with experienced packaging experts, photographers, and designers to develop the most appropriate presentation and suitability for your specific menu.
Coaching & Mentoring — How can we help you?
As an experienced restaurateur, we know the ups and downs of the profession. We will provide objective insights your business that need to improve, or to help your restaurant or food outlet in a new direction and fresh new goal.
Existing businesses
We can address and resolve the following issues that typically affect food and beverage businesses over time:
Compete with neighbouring businesses
Failing to meet KPIs
Seeking to change direction
Seeking to adapt to new trends
Management under-performing
Falling weekly turnover
Seeking to expand to additional properties
Lack of team unity
Kitchen renovations and overhauls
Loss of direction and drive
New businesses
With proper execution every step of the way, your dream new food and beverage business can exceed your expectations. We can help you overcome the following issues:
Poor execution
Money not spent prudently
Lack of clarity
Poor ingredient choices
Ineffective workflows
Lack of menu cohesiveness
Confused direction
Incorrect team configuration
How to align with brand voice through food
Where to save money and where to spend money
Hiring & Training
Your team can make all the difference… a key success factor where we can make a big impact.
People Hiring
Your staff is your best asset. We will determine the most workable team configuration including stewards, front of house manager/waiter, to Head Chef and apprentices. You choose how involved he is to be in the hiring process. At any stage, we can evaluate applications, interview, short-list, hire and train your new personnel.
Training
We train your team, right there in your kitchen. Assuming the hands-on role of Head Chef, he will direct your kitchenhands, cooks, and chefs to function like a well-oiled machine as they serve up your menu