WHAT WE DO

TALENT & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Why is this an important aspect of your business as a chef building a personal brand?

Brand scaling requires operational excellence — A chef's reputation depends on consistency. When you open multiple locations, launch events, or build a culinary brand, the backend systems (tech, training, operations) need to match your creative vision. Without that infrastructure, quality suffers and the brand gets diluted.

Time is your scarcest resource — Celebrated Chefs are pulled in a thousand directions (media, appearances, consulting, new ventures). They can't afford to spend time negotiating contracts, taking calls, managing a calendar, preparing staff for media or absences for appearances. The operations and business management team works in tandem to ensure your focus is where you are most valued.

Expertise Summary — filtering noise, maximizing opportunity, protecting brand value, and handling logistics so you chef can focus on your craft and vision.

• Identifying and vetting opportunities (TV shows, endorsements, partnerships)

• Negotiating contracts and deals

• Long-term career planning and brand positioning

• Deciding what opportunities align with the chef's goals and values

Career Strategy & Opportunities

Business Operations

Brand & Public Image

Day-to-Day Support

Financial Oversight

• Calendar and scheduling management

• Managing requests for appearances, events, and collaborations

• Coordinating with agents, publicists, lawyers, and business managers

• Filtering and prioritizing incoming opportunities

• Protecting the chef's reputation and brand integrity

• Advising on public statements and media appearances

• Managing relationships with media and industry contacts

• Strategic brand partnerships and sponsorships

• Acting as a buffer between the chef and outside requests

• Problem-solving operational issues

• Keeping the chef focused on their craft (cooking, creating, performing)

• Handling crises or conflicts

• Contract negotiation and deal structuring

• Ensuring fair compensation

• Coordinating with accountants and financial advisors

TECH & SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE

Whether you're running a boutique hotel, a tasting room, a retail wine shop, or a multi-location restaurant group, the right tech stack makes everything easier. The wrong one makes everything harder.

I specialize in building hospitality tech ecosystems that work together seamlessly — from your point-of-sale to your inventory management to your customer relationship systems.

• POS system setup and optimization (Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, etc.)

• Inventory and supply chain management tools

• Scheduling and team communication platforms

• Customer data and CRM integration

• Marketing automation and email systems

• Website and online ordering platforms

I HANDLE

THE RESULT

YOU HANDLE

Running your business without wrangling with the technical headaches.

A tech stack that works for you, not against you.

HOSPITALITY LAUNCH

Embarking on a hospitality venture - whether it's a bar, restaurant, or wine lounge - is thrilling yet can also feel daunting. Are you really prepared to devote your time to securing your POS system, training your initial team members, organizing the details for the friends and family event, and addressing the hiccups for the launch night? With over 20 years of experience in launching restaurants from the ground up and rejuvenating existing ones, let the chaos rest with me and your management team while we set the groundwork for a seamless opening.

• POS system selection, setup, and training

• Staff onboarding and training protocols

• Opening procedures and operational workflows

• Technology integration (back-of-house systems, inventory management, scheduling)

• Launch timeline and milestone management

• Pre-opening task coordination

I HANDLE

YOU HANDLE

Menu development, guest experience, and building your brand culture.

A restaurant that opens on time, operates efficiently, and scales with confidence.

THE RESULT

CHEF EVENT CURATION

Whether you're launching a pop-up dinner, a culinary collaboration, a multi-course tasting event, or a brand activation, chef-driven events require flawless execution behind the scenes.

I've curated events for award-winning chefs and hospitality leaders, handling everything from concept development to vendor coordination to guest experience management — so the chef can focus entirely on the food and the experience.

• Event concept and logistics planning

• Vendor coordination and sourcing

• Guest experience design and flow

• Marketing, promotion, and ticketing

• Day-of coordination and troubleshooting

• Post-event analysis and insights

I HANDLE

YOU HANDLE

Your culinary artistry and connecting with your audience.

An event that runs seamlessly, creates lasting impressions, and builds your reputation.

THE RESULT

LET’S TALK SHOP
(Without the Shop Talk)

Got a restaurant dream that's stuck in the weeds? Media and appearance requests that are running you ragged? A culinary event idea that needs someone to actually make it happen?

Good news: You found the right person.

I don't do stuffy intake forms or robot responses. Just real talk about what you're building and how I can help. Coffee's on me (metaphorically — we'll probably be on Zoom).
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Let's make something great.