Operating

All businesses, even well-established ones, need help from time to time, either day-to-day or on a one-off basis. Our consultants' varied experience can help you in all aspects of operating successfully.
 Menu & Wine List Creation, Recipes, Costings, Tasting and Pricing • Staff Recruitment and Training • Mystery Dining • Product Sourcing • Suppliers and Purchasing • Marketing, Websites, Social Media Strategies and Implementation

Thirty years in the leisure industry have enabled us to put together a vast practical database covering every area of operating a successful business. 
Our extensive knowledge of food and wine allows us to assist in menu and wine list creation and advise on existing menus and lists. We pay particular attention to current market, competitor and health trends. We will work closely with you to help you improve your supply chain wherever possible and will recommend and introduce suppliers and assist in product sourcing and price negotiations. 
Staffing and consistency of service and execution are paramount to the running of a successful hospitality business – your business will only be as good as the people you employ. We are able to assist you in the recruitment and selection of all staff members and to help you to design, implement and monitor in-house training programs to ensure the highest standards. 
Once your operations are running efficiently and you have the systems in place to monitor and ensure consistent execution you should then look at how to market your business. We are able to advise on effective marketing strategies and tactics, including graphic and website designers, PR firms, creative agencies, media buying and production across most media.