New Restaurant Openings – Advice from Experts

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New Restaurant Openings

Columbia, SC

$300.0/min 5.0 8 $5/min

District Manager for high-volume restaurant in South Carolina. I've been in the restaurant industry for 21 years. Web programmer with extensive knowledge in: Project Management Startup Impediments Web APIs Restaurant Back Office Systems Web Development Creating MVP products Avid reader of Seth Godin, Malcolm Gladwell, Marginal Revolution blog, & Tim Ferriss I can help you by providing you feedback on your best practices & ideas. I'd love to speak to you about improving staffing levels, retention, profitability, systems and best practices to help you get unstuck with running your organization.

Michael Bissanti

Greater Boston Area

$200.0/min 5.0 7 $3.33/min

Managing Partner - Veggie Galaxy, Food Service Consultant, The Cambridge Restaurant Project Founder and operator of multiple Boston area restaurant & bar concepts. Operations consultant and hospitality enthusiast. Is your team engaged?

Donald Burns

Santa Fe, NM

$500.0/min 5.0 4 $8.33/min

Donald Burns, The Restaurant Coach™ is the leading authority, author and international coach on how restaurant owners and operators go from just good to becoming exceptional. He helps independent operators create organizations that thrive and bring out their workers' natural strengths to reach their peak potential. Donald is the founder & CEO of Off The Range Ventures, LLC, a behavioral based performance company, that works exclusively in the hospitality industry. Through workshops, seminars and a coaching business model, Off The Range Ventures, LLC has created results based programs that lead the industry in business solutions for today's economy. He started his working life at the age of 15, washing dishes for his father who was an executive chef. At age 18, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was a member of the elite Pararescue Teams. After his service to his country, Donald attended the University of Miami while continuing to work with world class chefs. Due to his ability to form and develop high performance teams, Donald was recruited by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to help expand his catering company across the US. A 35 year veteran of the food-service industry, Donald has owned, designed and created two original concept restaurants. He has had the keys in his hand, his name on the loans and the payrolls to meet. The hard lessons he learned as an owner has lead him to his current path of restaurant coach. Donald is a sought-after adviser in the areas of menu design & engineering, restaurant operations, culinary consulting, peak performance and team dynamics. In addition to his blog at http://donaldburns.net, he also is the host of The Restaurant Coach™ Podcast on iTunes. He is a industry expert for FoodableTV Network and Toast Restaurant Management Blog. http://www.foodabletv.com/donald-burns Website: http://donaldburns.net

Santiago R Elizondo

$175.0/min 5.0 3 $2.92/min

Extensive Restaurant, Coffee Shops & Cloud Kitchen experience. Founder/CEO @ Tunton. We own and operate fast casual restaurant chain & multi-brand cloud kitchens. First-hand experience in taking businesses from idea to successful restaurant chains. Check us out @ el32mx.com hiddenburgers.com webrunch.mx thegreens.mx chickn.mx fuzekitchen.com loshistoricos.com

Michael Kricsfeld

Overland Park, KS

$150.0/min 5.0 1 $2.5/min

Extensive background in food (restaurants & catering) and marketing. Opened six restaurants, including my own personal bakery. I focus on a customer-centric approach for the optimal guest experience!

Chris Viola

New York, NY

$200.0/min 5.0 2 $3.33/min

Operating Partner & CDO @ The Taco Truck (authentic Mexican fast-casual restaurants and food trucks), also entrepreneur, real estate development and raising capital for restaurant deals

Joe Sorge

Greater Milwaukee Area

$400.0/min N/A 2 $6.67/min

President and Founding Partner - Hospitality Democracy. We've created, own and operate multiple restaurant concepts in the mid-west US. I grew up in the restaurant business and have over 30 years of experience at every position imaginable. I've also received recognition in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, The Travel Channel and many other media properties for my work in Social Media strategy and tactics.

Hau Vo

Atlanta, GA

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

- Co-Founder of Pho Dai Viet. - 8 years in restaurant business. - Customer service is my priority. - Bilingual + Team Manage + Operate Business.

Adrian Aftowicz

Barcelona, Spain

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

My experience includes founding my own food concept Feel Good Bistro, serving as F&B Operations Director EMEA at Radisson Hotel Group, and Global Operations Manager at GLOVO responsible for delivery food concepts.

IGOR KRUKOSKI DRABIK

Curitiba

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Com 24 anos de experiência no setor de restaurantes, desenvolvi uma expertise abrangente em diversas áreas, incluindo treinamento de equipe, composição de pratos simples e refinados, e layout de restaurantes. Minha trajetória profissional é marcada por uma dedicação constante à melhoria dos aspectos operacionais e estéticos dos estabelecimentos onde trabalhei. Experiência Profissional: Treinamento de Funcionamento: Especialista em desenvolver e implementar programas de treinamento que otimizam a eficiência operacional e garantem um atendimento ao cliente de alta qualidade. Composição de Pratos: Habilidade em criar pratos simples, mas refinados, que encantam os clientes e elevam a reputação do restaurante. Layout de Restaurantes: Experiência em planejar e executar layouts que melhoram a funcionalidade e a estética do ambiente, proporcionando uma experiência agradável aos clientes. Habilidades: Gestão de equipes Desenvolvimento de cardápios Planejamento estratégico Design de interiores de restaurantes Atendimento ao cliente Objetivo: Ajudar restaurantes a aprimorar seus processos operacionais e estéticos, garantindo uma experiência excepcional para os clientes e um ambiente de trabalho eficiente e harmonioso para a equipe.

Alessandro Gargani

Firenze

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I’m passionate about the rich history of Florence and the world of Bitcoin. With 46 years of global experience, including my time as an internationally acclaimed executive chef, I specialize in sharing insights on both topics, blending a love for the past with cutting-edge cryptocurrency knowledge. Whether you’re curious about Bitcoin, the historical treasures of Florence, or even the culinary arts, I’m here to share my expertise and guide you.

David Bettan

Paris

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

-Partner & CEO of top Hospitality Group in France (many openings of high end venues in France and International - restaurants, hotels, clubs and beachs) -Real Estate investor and passionate -Fundraising (private or banks) -Investment Banking in London -Private Equity

alan chedid

Tbilisi, Georgia

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Product designer and fabricator, specialty in metal and wood products, outdoor furniture, cabins, RVs ,etc. Previously owner of 2 restaurants Castro's cafe ,Lebanon and HASH street wrap in Tbilisi Georgia.

Kavinraj Ayyaswami

Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Karate Instructor, Aeronautical Engineer, A Small boy with Big dreams, Thinker, Ideologist, Activist, Photographic Memory

Vivek Singh

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Professional Attributes • A collaborative and innovative management professional with the ability to effectively lead, guide and support staff members in achieving success. • An articulate communicator with an appreciation for the different communication styles required when working with clients, colleagues, and management. • Collaboration with all levels of a business including senior leadership personnel; skilled at developing relationships with key external stakeholders and clients. • Comfortable with changing environments and situations, can support last-minute demands and changes; deals with challenges as they arise and is constantly generating and implementing new solutions. • Excellent conceptual and analytical skills; able to readily obtain and process required information, make sound judgement, and determine calculated results. • Energetic, ambitious and dependable; possessing a strong personal work ethic and the flexibility in taking on workload and varying assignments and in performing other duties that may be required on short notice.

Anthony DiGangi

Maryland

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Founder, Entrepreneur, COO of Family Office, Owner of Two Restaurants, Board Member for Early Stage Startup, Investor in Startups, Horse Owner

Radoje Todorovic

Miami, FL

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Dynamic and results-oriented consultant and advisor with 13 years of extensive experience in providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions to a diverse range of clients across multiple industries. Proven expertise in business strategy, operational efficiency, and change management, driving significant improvements in organisational performance and profitability. Adept at fostering strong client relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Experience with: - Travel industry, - Ownership of multiple bars and clubs, - Restaurant management, - Technical organisator, - Hospitality, - Electrotechnical industry, - Cruise experience, - Bankruptcy and recovering from it.

Claude Paris

Malta

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Been in Business for the past 25 years , 8 years in the Family owned manufacturing company, with over 3000 lovely and hard working Employees . covering all departments there... from accounts to shipping to manging one of the factoires of over 500 workers... this laid the ground to start my own business in the Catering indusrty... were i owned and ran 17 restaurants ... having more than 7 running at the same time...all sizes from a 50 cover one up to 300 covers... from lebanese cocepts to spaniah cuisine, steakhouse, past places and Pizzeria's.... apart from this, and the part i love most of my life journey is that i am a spirtual student , where i practice and study several hours a day..... well this is past and present... livng fully in the now wirh full faith of a wonderful tomorrow 

ALEXANDRE FREIRE

Lisbon

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Owner of 3 companies in this sector with 26 years experience. Contact me for insights on how to set up your industrial kitchen, bar, bakery or restaurant.

Emma Crouse

Saratoga Springs, NY

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Experienced Restaurant Owner and Manager (Forbes and SLH rated). Restaurant Consultant. Social Media Marketer for Small Business. Freelance Writer. Manager @ The Adelphi Hotel, The Blue Hen Restaurant, Morrisseys Bar, Salt & Char Restaurant. Consultant/Marketing @ Melody Lodge (new owner), Oak Mountain, Gift Cards for Charity, Extinction Rebellion, Sustainable Saratoga.

mihnea bortariu

guernsey, uk

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

in the past 10 years i have helped the company that i work for to successfully set up a fine dining restaurant, a gastro pub, a hotel and a wine bar on the island of Guernsey, UK. duties went from budgeting to training programs, menu creation, products selection, etc.

Doug Hofeling

Salt Lake City, Utah

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Executive manager with decades of experience in the fields of food and beverage, hospitality, craft beverages, and leisure, from food trucks to fine dining.

Timothy Hughes

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

2nd Generation Fine Dining Chef, Increased a small family business' gross income in retail food sales grow from 200k to over 2 million dollars, Alabama's only chef representative ambassador for the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, Over 20 years of experience in the industry.

Steve Voorman

North Carolina, New York, Florida

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I have experience in small restaurants (both working in and owning) spanning about 40 years on and off. This includes startups, menu planning, advertising, cost control and analysis, sourcing, hiring strategies, day to day operations, and many other related topics. My background includes qualifying as a Certified Professional Chef, ServSafe Managers Certificate, Food and Beverage Specialist, among many others too numerous to mention here. Along with those qualifications I have a few hundred hours studying Marketing and Sales Psychology, Highly Effective Passive Advertising and Subliminal Sales Techniques, and have a proven background.I have also helped people start Cottage Food businesses from their home and possess quite a bit of information on the topic to help others and guide them down the right path. Creating custom one of a kind recipes is one of my specialties.

Jair Galloso

The Woodlands, Texas

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Texas native with over 25 years of high volume restaurant operations experience. Focus on creating great leaders from the owner/managers to dishwasher/busser. Launched several restaurants from ground floor, creating menu, training materials for all areas.

Omotayo RIchmond Ojuse

Nigeria

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Lisa Chee

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

Founder Sweet Mandarin, Multiple Entrepreneur. Mentor for start up foodiepreneurs and small businesses

Whitney Munro

Toronto

$120.0/min N/A 2 $2/min

Owner WJM Beverage, consultant, entrepreneur, F&B writer. Specializing in bar, restaurant and events.

Mohammed Dine

Denmark

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Graduate chef from Copenhagen Culinary School (Hotel og restarantskolen) in Denmark specialising in catering and Danish open-faced sandwich. I help making adjustments, improving or making a new Menu for your restaurant.

Pierre-Marc Cardinal

Montreal

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Founder of Toques Marketing restaurant and food services consulting firm. In business since 2010, I've been helping small, medium and big size business in the restaurant industrie. My specialities are based on restaurant marketing tactic , sales approaches, operation optimisation, POS system optimisation, data analysis and business processes. Consulting and problem solving in french, english and spanish.

Matthias Stuber

Bali

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Founder & Creator of Wander Culinaire, a brand for your healthy lifestyle, gained before experience with hotel brands like: The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott International, Kempinski, Sheraton

Ted Deptula

Lewes, DE

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Culinary Director for a Hospitality Group specializing in experiential dining. Worked in the industry for over 20 years, Executive Chef for 10+ years. Expertise in operational efficiencies, recipe design, restaurant management software, point of sale systems, and new kitchen design and construction.

Andre Norman

Gainesville, FL

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Restauranteur, Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Startup Business Consultant. Founded my first restaurant, Cheese Daddy at 25, which expanded to 3 locations within 15 months. Started a painting company, Paint Chimp 1 Day Painting and expanded into different cities within several months.

George Banik

Lisbon,Portugal

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I worked as a Chef and Executive Chef in Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Ireland, Thailand, Madeira Portugal. I can help you to create new dishes, new menus for restaurants, Bars, Pubs, Eateries, or simple home dishes. I'm expert on Slovak, Czech, German, Austrian, Irish, Thai, Madeirans(Portuguese). Also, I can help with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts, healthy options, and snacks.

Chris Nichols

Seattle, WA

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Multiple Entrepreneur. Multiple Non-Profit Board Member. Startup Doer and Advisor. Restauranteur.

BRANDON CHENGETO MUTOVIDO

Mevlana Mah. 1475

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Physics, Surfer, RocScience programs specialist. Mining Engineer. Solutions your mining questions

Yucel Ozcan

Boston MA

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Owned and operated of a busy pizza & sub sandwich establishment that offered sit down, take away and delivery Italian style food items. Managed pizza shops for over 20 years.

Phillip Terrell

Louisville, KY

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Restaurant Technology expert. Former REEF, Papa Johns, Oracle Hospitality. Point of Sale, eCommerce, Labor/Inventory Mgmt, 3rd Party Logistics

arul pillai

Ontario, Canada

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Founder Of Arul's Kitchen and event Company, founder of Rhythmic rockers dance studio, Executive Chef at Benares Cucina India.

Mike Ganino

Los Angeles, CA

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I help leaders, teams, and organizations communicate and connect to produce better results. Whether company culture, new product launch, or simple the day-to-day operations -- I know how to get teams aligned, customers raving, and results coming in. As a public speaker, I teach audiences how to be better together. As a consulting, I help teams connect and create in ways that unlock potential and drive results. As a coach, I help people communicate and connect to boost relationships.

Desi Saran

Secaucus, NJ

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I am currently the Founder & CEO of Sweetberry, a healthy fast-casual chain. I am also the Founder of www.brandswaggin.com, a web development agency. I have experience in tech startups, ideation, web development, retail, CPG, finance, marketing, operations, and scaling companies. I have successfully franchised 2 of my own companies, and I have helped a dozen other companies Franchise as well.

Fariq Halim

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Entrepreneur & Founding partner of Janthara consulting. Former Chicking Chain of restaurants CEO, F&B start up developer, obsessed about franchising and brand development

Pat Armitage

Ireland

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Studied culinary arts, went on to manage numerous F&B departments as well as active roles as Executive chef. Opened, operated & sold restaurants. Currently owner & operator of a speciality food production company.

Javier Dutan

New York, NY

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Javier Dutan Founder Sabor. Multiple Entrepreneur. Mentor at Techstars. Restaurant Owner, Tech Co-Founder, & SBA Emerging Leader

Errol Skosana

Accra

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Hotelier with over 20 years experience working West , East and Southern Africa. I have indept knowledge on food and beverage department.

Joseph Tabet

Toronto, Canada

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

QSR & Franchising expert with more than 19 years of hands-on experience. Guest first mindset and strong experience in driving performance.

Carell Grass

Denver

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Mr. Grass is known for achieving aggressive growth objectives to maximize economies and enhance market penetration. Mr. Grass has extensive practical experience at creating, developing and dynamically operating new and unique restaurant and retail concepts, including Yogurtini Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt, Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza, Smokehouse Tavern, GSD Tools and Tools America.

Fernando Fung Zhang

Brooklyn, NY

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Serial entrepreneur. Owner of a chain business and other small investments. Freelance consultant, writer & startup obsessed.

Nicolas Bergero

Vienna, AT

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

More than 10 years of experience in the gastronomic sector. Products and service development for gastronomic businesses. CEO and Founder of ZETA GASTRO.

Martha Lucius

Baltimore, MD

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Mentor, with gobs of first hand experience to share---20 years of owning 2 restaurants. Five years of helping other restaurant, cafe, catering companies and cafe owners! What do I care about? helping owners build their own blue ocean marketing strategy. Who do I mentor? Owners who know their stuff but need someone to keep them on path. I help with your management style and developing your millennial management. Are you in start up? open for 2 years? that's my sweet spot. Oh, and I'm a social media maven, can mentor that into your strategy!