Consulting Services

With over 20 years of restaurant & bar experience – including leading & opening a high-volume cocktail lounge – I offer tailored consulting services to help hospitality businesses thrive. I specialize in efficiency & healthy work environments to ultimately create the ideal guest experience. Teams I assemble embrace a culture of genuine hospitality. My rapport with local vendors, contractors, & business owners dates to 2012. I can also incorporate an Earth-conscious approach to reduce your business’s impact on the environment.

Bar Menu & Beverage Program Development

  • Design or refine the cocktail menu concept & style (craft, classic, approachable, themed, etc.).
  • Determine the menu scope – cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, THC, & zero-proof options.
  • Establish pricing structure & cost controls for profitability in consideration of quality & customer expectations.
  • Source & curate spirits, ingredients, & suppliers (with emphasis on local if desired).
  • Develop standardized recipes & specs for consistency.
  • Train staff on modern bar procedures & standards, mixology, & menu knowledge.
  • Design printed menus & marketing pieces.

Concept & Vision Development

  • Help define the concept, atmosphere, target clientele, & vibe.
  • Advise on guest flow & experience design, shaping how guests move, feel, & connect within the lounge.
  • Bring the owner’s vision to life through real systems, service style, & ambience.

Strategic Planning & Project Guidance

  • Create a detailed timeline & opening checklist with tasks assigned to individuals to track progress.
  • Coordinate with designers, contractors, & vendors to ensure readiness.
  • Structure pre-opening marketing strategies.

Staffing, Training, & Culture

  • Assist with recruiting & hiring quality team members.
  • Train staff on service standards, hospitality, & teamwork.
  • Develop the onboarding process, training materials, tools, & resources that equip staff with knowledge & confidence to deliver exceptional service.
  • Coach management to become true leaders.
  • Establish a positive, sustainable staff culture aligned with company values.
  • Help define compensation structure & tip pooling.
  • Optimize labor scheduling & staffing levels to balance excellent guest service with cost efficiency.

Operations & Systems Setup

  • Advise on cycle of service & bar design for efficiency.
  • Recommend or help implement POS, inventory, & scheduling systems.
  • Create systems for ordering, receiving, & inventory control.
  • Develop opening/closing checklists & standard operating procedures.

Ongoing Consulting / Retainer Support

  • Provide post-opening evaluations & operational tune-ups.
  • Refresh seasonal menus or specials periodically.
  • Offer ongoing staff development & training updates.
  • Serve as an advisor for business growth, maintaining core values, & brand refinement.