Should your kitchen already be an established business, there are a multitude of steps that can be taken to revitalize your establishment and bring that profitable dream back into a reality. After the initial review and in depth research into your business's operations, your consultant will help you visualize and put into action the immediate needs for you business as well as the short and long term goals necessary for success.

As a form, food service is a very complex being and its attributes are to numerous to list here; but some of the aspects that will be surveyed and advised on are:

Administrative

  • Initial vs current business plan, pro forma and budget
  • ROI (return on investment) projections
  • Staff volume and payroll obligations
  • Menu costing and analysis
  • Vendor selection and product specifications


Marketing

  • Menu mix and complexity
  • Menu format, layout and descriptions
  • Specials or current discounts being offered
  • Advertising and promotional campaigns

 

Operations

  • Kitchen and service layouts
  • Flow of kitchen and dining room service
  • Ordering processes from front and back of the house
  • Table turnover as it relates to the kitchen's volume capacity
  • Quality, cost and waste controls
  • Preparation~Service methods and abilities
  • Preparation schedules and assignment
  • Cross utilization of products
  • Inventory par levels and controls
  • Purchasing practices relating to storage capacity
  • Presentation and execution

 

While some results can be realized immediately, we understand you most likely do not want to reinvent the wheel. So some practices will need to be implemented over time... That is where your Mise Design Group Consultant is different. Once we have completed our reports and if necessary, re-training, it doesn't end there... your Mise Consultant has a vested interest in your success. When you retain the services of your consultant, they are with you for the long haul and will be available to you for up to 2 years advising you and acting on the specific needs of your individualized business.

It can't be said enough that our focus goes far beyond the normal client and consultant relationship and the people involved in them. We pride ourselves on being there not just as your consultant and adviser, but as your partner for as long as you and your business need us.