Consulting
better together
We work with restaurants and hospitality-minded small businesses to share what we've learned over 25 years in the industry.
It's a challenge we happen to love.
A commitment and passion for learning and leadership has been the common thread for us through nearly every facet of our careers in the hospitality world, and we've done it all: we've run huge regional programs for national chains, bussed tables, hand-selected wine from vineyards in Italy, and changed the lightbulbs.
Through it all, we've soaked up every bit of knowledge possible and learned how to evaluate trends and implement technology in a way that feels manageable and--dare we say it--fun.
Today, we partner with restaurants, bars, wine shops, and other hospitality-adjacent businesses (think a book shop that's interested in adding a small cafe to build community) to share what we've learned over the years.
We can help guide you towards a sustainable, enjoyable path for your hospitality-minded business without the whiplash that comes from trying to manage your day-to-day operations, navigate challenges, and stay ahead of the curve. Often, a few tweaks can make a world of a difference for you, your staff and your customers.
Both trends and innovation come at you fast in the hospitality* industry. You don't have to navigate them alone.
*every industry, really--and we believe that there's an element of hospitality that can be interjected into pretty much any business.
here are some ideas.
But remember: these are just ideas; we work with every client to determine what you need and how we can help.
service training
We could wax poetic about the virtues of great service for as long as we're granted a microphone. We believe that great service is the absolute core of any profitable hospitality business, and we've got decades of experience in doing it right.
To us, doing it right means that your customers feel welcomed, taken care of, and eager to come back. But even more importantly, when your staff is aligned and clear on service expectations and processes, they'll feel confident and empowered as the faces of the restaurant.
We can help you create training programs to find great employees, train them, and keep the ones you've got--all with an eye towards great service at the center of the experience.
profitability analysis
We never thought we'd be number guys, but over the years we've learned what it means to create a profitable business. And spoiler alert: it's not squeezing more seats into your establishment.
We can partner with you to review your current business then provide suggestions and ideas on everything from food sourcing, labor cost optimization, industry innovation and operational procedures to create optimal profits and optimal enjoyment in your business.
wine program development
Wine has become a true passion for us, and we believe that it should be presented in a way that is inclusive, enjoyable, non-stuffy and fun for both connoseiurs and novice wine drinkers.
Here's the good news: you don't need an on-staff sommelier to create a great wine program. We've put thousands of hours into studying wine from the top sommerliers in the world, and we're happy to share what we've learned to create approachable, unique wine programs for any business.
direct to consumer wine programs
We believe some trends are here to stay--and direct to consumer wine programs are high on that list. Tony's experience with renowned wineries like Tenzing and Bonnano give him a unique insight into creating DTC wine programs that are aligned, profitable and create loyalty and community in your consumers.
now the question is:
Fill out the form below or contact us to tell us your story: we'd love to hear it, and we can go from there.
how can we help you?
THANK YOU!
We will be in touch soon.
