by graham@chefxpertise.com | Feb 4, 2025 | Concept Development, Consistency & Quality, Financial Management, Recipe Development, Restaurant Cost Controls, Restaurant Operations
Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food; it’s about aligning every aspect of your operations for profitability, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Whether you’re managing one location or a growing multi-unit brand, taking a step back to assess...
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 | Aug 20, 2024 | Concept Development, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Menu Development, Restaurant Operations
The restaurant industry is often seen as the ultimate playground for food lovers with a dream. But behind the scenes, it’s more like a high-stakes game of culinary Survivor. Many restaurants don’t make it past the first few seasons, and understanding why can make the...
by chefxpertise | Aug 18, 2024 | Employee Training, Hospitality, Quality & Consistency, Restaurant Operations, Team Building
If you’re still spending time worrying about whether the silverware sparkles, it’s time to rethink your priorities. Sure, shiny forks are nice, but they won’t turn around a sluggish restaurant. The real magic happens when you focus on polishing something far more...
by chefxpertise | Jul 9, 2024 | Menu Engineering, Restaurant Cost Controls, Restaurant Operations
Download the Chefxpertise menu engineering worksheet Understanding your menu’s...