New Restaurant Openings & Training
From concept to execution—built to perform from day one.
New Restaurant Openings & Training
New restaurant openings require more than concept and design—they require operational structure, labor alignment, and execution systems that hold under real service conditions. This program supports new and existing food and beverage concepts through structured development, operational setup, and on-site training, ensuring readiness across kitchen, service, and leadership prior to and beyond opening.
The Program
Structured in phases to align concept, operations, and execution.
PHASE 1: DISCOVERY & CONCEPT
• Concept development and positioning
• Operational model (service style, staffing, structure)
• Market and competitive analysis
• Financial modeling and cost projections
• Feasibility and scalability assessment
PHASE 2: LOCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Site evaluation and operational layout review
• Kitchen and bar design alignment
• equipment specification and workflow planning
• POS and technology selection (Aloha, Micros, etc.)
• infrastructure alignment between FOH and BOH
PHASE 3: DEVELOPMENT
• Menu engineering and concept alignment
• Culinary program development
• Bar, wine, and beverage program development
• Inventory and cost control systems
• Smallwares, uniforms, and operational materials
• Brand alignment (visual, service, guest experience)
PHASE 4: EXECUTION & TRAINING
• Staffing plan and workforce structure
• Leadership hiring and recruitment support
• FOH and BOH training programs
• Management training and accountability systems
• Pre-opening training and live service preparation
• Soft opening execution
PHASE 5: OPENING & POST-OPENING SUPPORT
• Grand opening support
• Real-time operational adjustments
• Labor and service optimization
• Ongoing performance audits (financial, service, product)
• Troubleshooting and concept refinement
• Post-opening stabilization
Ongoing Management & SupporT
• Operational oversight and advisory
• Monthly performance review and action planning
• Labor and cost alignment
• Menu and concept refresh
• Audit support across financial, service, and personnel
Training IntegratioN
Training is delivered within active operations, not in isolation.
• On-site, real-time training during service
• Leadership and team alignment
• SOP implementation and reinforcement
• Performance-based training models
• Cross-department coordination
Engagement Structure
Engagements are structured based on scope:
• Full concept to opening
• Targeted development phases
• Training and execution only
• Post-opening operational support
All engagements begin with an initial engagement phase conducted on-site.