I don’t do prix fixe; my services
are strictly a la carte. 

My process is simple. First I talk to you on the phone. Then learn your issues, and get a feel for your situation. Then I will give you a proposal that describes my recommendations and action plan in plain language. You decide from there.

Why do I customize every solution?

Every client comes to me with completely different needs. One might need help with finances, whereas another might need help with an opening. That’s why there is no typical project, no typical cost, and no typical timeline. A large project might take me half a year, whereas a small one could be done in a week.

 

Fee Structure

When I submit a proposal to you, it will cover everything discussed during our initial conversations. There will be an itemized list with a project estimate based on my rate of $50 per hour.
 

Rates

Fee options for our proposals
Not to exceed pricing

  • Custom package options

  • Time and materials

  • Management contracts

What about travel?
If travel becomes necessary to truly grasp the scope of the project, then costs associated with travel will be billed accordingly. The site survey will include meeting with you to discuss your goals and create a plan of action.

Menu of Services

The Front of the House.

This is where first impressions begin... 

Everything from taking a reservation to a crisp tabletop to a educated server is how restaurants impress and retain clientele. Planning, training and execution is what we can help you with. Whether you're a start up restaurant or one that needs a new edge, we set you up for success.

  • Front of House Design

  • Purchase & Set-up of Point of Sales System

  • Procurement of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

  • Develop Beverage Inventory

  • Server Training

  • Management Training

  • Employee Manuals for all Positions

  • Specialty Drinks Recipe & Menus

  • Set-up bar Operations & Systems

  • Secret Shopper Service

  • Front of House Small wares

  • Table Top Design & Placement

  • Service Standard Development

  • Wine List

  • Binning and Cellaring Wine

  • Wine by the Glass Program

  • Wine Program Cost Controls— J.A.

The Kitchen.

The heart of the restaurant...

This is our passion and should be for anyone in this business. Creativity, new cooking techniques and being on the cutting edge is a chef's dream. We know that a successful chef needs to be a business person as well as a great chef. We supply the tools and plans so that the chef spends more time in the kitchen and less time in the office.

  • Kitchen Design & Layout

  • Kitchen Smallwares (bid & purchase)

  • Equipment Specification & Procurement

  • Recipe & Menu Development

  • Turn Key Kitchen Set-up by Design

  • Develop Food Inventories

  • Develop Par Stock/Ordering Procedures

  • Food Procurement/Locate Purveyors

  • Contract Purchasing/Food & Beverage

  • Catering & Private Dining/Menus

  • Continued Food Quality Checks

  • Menu Engineering/Gross Contribution for Profit

  • Labor Productivity Analysis

  • All Systems to Help Chefs

  • Recruiting & Staffing

  • Kitchen Manager Control all Aspects of Kitchen

    • Prep List

    • Maintenance

    • Ordering

    • Menu Changes

    • Daily Critical Inventories

The Office.

Putting it all together...

The office is likely a restaurateur's least favorite part of the job but it is absolutely the most important part of the business. We plan and implement systems that create great office procedures for a smooth and effiecient running restaurant. After all no one can steer a ship without a compass.

  • Pre-opening Pro Forma

  • Operating P&L

  • Weekly P&L Food & Beverage/Expenses

  • Budget Development

  • Total Accounting System Set-up:

    • Front of House

    • Back of House

  • Labor Cost Modeling

  • Food & Beverage Purchasing Systems

  • Office Management Training

  • Cash Management:

    • Drawers

    • Petty Cash

    • Back-up Cash

  • Daily Banking Systems

  • Daily Reconciliation of Sales Journal

  • Set-up of QuickBooks / Back

  • Credit Card Processing

  • P.R. & Marketing Firm

  • Bookkeeping & CPA Services