RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY CONSULTING

One of the most exciting parts of being a restauranteur is the design and development. Through the years I’ve evolved from being a chef, into an overseer of every facet of the turnkey business.

  • Brand strategy
  • Marketing strategy
  • Operations strategy
  • Start-up and roll-out
  • Catering & event strategy
  • Growth strategy
  • Architect selection and oversight
  • General contractor oversight
  • Liaison for permits & licenses
  • Building design
  • Interior and exterior design
  • Project management and oversight
  • Business plan development
  • Brand & concept development
  • Menu design & development
  • Exterior signage design
  • Branding packages
  • Marketing collateral & signage
  • Website design

FRONT OF THE HOUSE

  • POS & back office equipment selection
  • Staff recruiting & training
  • Bar & mixology service systems
  • Cash handling procedures
  • Delivery & catering operating systems
  • Manuals, policies, procedures, forms & checklists
  • Food safety audits & system(s) development

BACK OF THE HOUSE

  • Conceptual Menu Design
  • Kitchen design & layout
  • Kitchen equipment specification & selection
  • Final menu production & recipes
  • Food & beverage sourcing and costing
  • Vendor selection
  • Menu pricing
  • Food & beverage product development
  • Catering & special event development

Are you opening a restaurant or hospitality business? Chef Kent Rathbun is here to help you through the process.