by graham@chefxpertise.com | Feb 12, 2025 | Menu Development, Menu Engineering, Menu Knowledge, Restaurant Cost Controls
Welcome to the first installment of our 13-part series, where we dive deep into How to Analyze Menu Profitability, part of the Chefxpertise 13-Point Restaurant Assessment. This series is designed to be a valuable resource library for independent restaurant operators,...
by graham@chefxpertise.com | Jan 29, 2025 | Financial Management, Menu Engineering, Restaurant Cost Controls, Restaurant Operations
Welcome to the first installment of our 13-part series, where we dive deep into Menu Profitability, a primary focus of the Chefxpertise 13-Point Restaurant Assessment. This series is designed to be a valuable resource library for independent restaurant operators,...
by chefxpertise | Oct 23, 2024 | Concept Development, Consistency & Quality, Culinary Mentorship, Financial Management, Food Safety & Hygiene, Leadership Development, Menu Development, Menu Engineering, Restaurant Operations
Managing multiple restaurant locations is an exciting challenge, but it requires high-level leadership and culinary oversight to ensure consistency, profitability, and growth. For many restaurant operators, the thought of hiring a full-time corporate chef is...
by chefxpertise | Sep 30, 2024 | Consistency & Quality, Culinary Mentorship, Menu Engineering
For independent restaurant groups with multiple locations, scaling up introduces a unique set of challenges. Maintaining the same consistent quality that was manageable with one or two locations becomes increasingly difficult as you expand to three, four, or more....
by chefxpertise | Jul 29, 2024 | Menu Development, Menu Engineering, Restaurant Cost Controls
Running an independent restaurant comes with unique challenges and opportunities. One critical yet often overlooked aspect of ensuring your restaurant’s success is conducting a regular menu audit. A thorough menu audit can help you identify underperforming items,...
by chefxpertise | Jul 29, 2024 | Menu Engineering
Running a successful independent restaurant is a blend of passion, creativity, and strategy. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is your menu. However, like any well-used tool, it needs regular attention to stay effective. Knowing when and how to refresh...