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From concept creation to opening day and beyond, Chef Kent Rathbun brings unmatched real-world restaurant expertise to your vision.

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Hospitality Consulting | Chef Kent Rathbun

Restaurant Consulting Backed by Real-World Experience.

From the dish room to the boardroom, Chef Kent Rathbun brings more than six decades of restaurant consulting and hospitality expertise. Unlike many restaurant consultants who have managed only a few concepts, Chef Kent has developed, operated, and led more than 50 successful restaurants across a diverse range of dining formats.

His experience includes five-star fine dining, chef-driven restaurants, upscale casual concepts, airport dining, barbecue operations, and multi-unit hospitality businesses. From menu development and restaurant operations to leadership, concept development, team training, and profitability strategies, Chef Kent provides practical solutions backed by real-world success.

Whether you’re opening a new restaurant, refining an existing concept, or seeking hospitality consulting to drive growth, Chef Kent delivers the insight and guidance needed to build a stronger, more profitable business.

CONSULTING SERVICES

RESTAURANT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

OPENING STRATEGY & PRE-LAUNCH PLANNING

MENU ENGINEERING

OPERATIONS OPTIOMIZATION

HOSPITATLITY CONSULTING

KITCHEN DESIGN & LAYOUT

BRAND IDENTITY & POSITIONING

INVESTOR & DEVELOPER ADVISORY

HOW WE WORK

1. INITIAL CONSULTATION

We learn about your concept, your goals, and where you need the most help.

2. SCOPE & PROPOSAL

We outline a custom engagement plan tailored to your concept, timeline, and budget.

3. ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Kent works alongside your team on everything from menu to staffing to design, as needed.

4. OPENING & BEYOND

We support your launch and remain available as your concept grows and evolves.

PAST PROJECTS. REAL RESULTS.

Hospitality Consulting | Chef Kent Rathbun

FINE DINING CONCEPT

CHALLENGE: Create a world- class fine-dining destination.
OUR ROLE: Concept, menu, hiring, training, opening.
OUTCOME: 4-Star Forbes rating within 18 months.

Hospitality Consulting | Chef Kent Rathbun

HOTEL RESTAURANT

CHALLENGE: Develop a signature restaurant for a luxury hotel.
OUR ROLE: Concept, menu, design oversight, operations.
OUTCOME: Highest-grossing restaurant in the property.

Rathbun's Curbside BBQ | Chef Kent Rathbun

BBQ CONCEPT

CHALLENGE: Build an authentic BBQ brand with menu appeal.
OUR ROLE: concept, menu, brand identity, operations.
OUTCOME: Multi-location expansion within 2 years.

RESTAURANT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT | Chef Kent Rathbun

AIRPORT HOSPITALITY

CHALLENGE: Deliver quality and consistency in a high-traffic airport.
OUR ROLE: Menu development, operations, staffing systems.
OUTCOME: Top-performing concept in the terminal.

Hospitality Consulting | Chef Kent Rathbun

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

CHALLENGE: Create a hospitality experience that complements entertainment.
OUR ROLE: Content, menu, service training.
OUTCOME: Increased F&B revenue by 40%.

Hospitality Consulting | Chef Kent Rathbun

Pressure Creates Excellence.

Opening a restaurant in Texas? Expanding an existing concept? Stuck on a menu, a kitchen layout, or a brand identity? Let’s talk. Chef Kent Rathbun has been where you are — and he knows the way through.

Iron Chef America | Chef Kent Rathbun

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