Restaurant Consulting

Three ways to work together, depending on your specific restaurant

needs. Customized, assessed, and tailored to you.

Tier 1

Workflow Audit

Flat fee · Single engagement

A focused culinary operations diagnostic. David walks the line, observes service, and identifies operational inefficiencies costing you time, revenue, or kitchen consistency. Services include:

Kitchen layout and workflow assessment

Product mix / menu analysis

Food safety audit

Written findings and prioritized recommendations

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Tier 2

Launch / Systems Build

4–10 weeks

Comprehensive chef consulting services for new restaurant openings or complete kitchen restructuring. Engineered for scalable systems, menu development, and operational independence. Services include:

Menu development, design & recipe development

Kitchen design, layout & equipment selection

Staff training and onboarding

Menu pricing & implementation

Systems implementation

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Tier 3

Standing Partnership

3-month minimum retainer

Ongoing advisory for operators who want a second set of eyes in the kitchen and a partnership through it all. Services include:

Operations & business strategy

Industry trends & competitive positioning

Culinary innovation for events & luxury catering

Staff culture, retraining & recruiting

Ongoing menu development & seasonal refresh

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Every kitchen is unique. Engagement pricing is tailored following an initial consultation and operational assessment across North Jersey and the New York Metropolitan Area.