Hamfish Consulting by Chef Blair Machado

Welcome to Hamfish consulting by Chef Blair Machado, refined culinary artistry meets strategic planning. With over 20 years of experience in culinary hospitality Hamfish Consulting proudly offers a wide range of specialties, each with a love of food and hospitality in mind.  Hamfish Consulting offers: menu conception & revamping, concept development, food & beverage planning, staff training, and operational logistics.

Culinary

Operations

Hands On

  • Analyzing and redesigning the menu to highlight high-profit items, remove low-profit items, and optimize item placement to increase sales of the most profitable dishes.

  • Implementing cost-effective sourcing and inventory management practices to reduce waste and lower food costs without compromising quality.

  • Standardizing portion sizes to ensure consistency and manage food costs effectively.

  • Finding high-quality, cost-effective substitutes for expensive ingredients without sacrificing flavor or customer satisfaction.

  • Take advantage of locally available ingredients, which are often cheaper and fresher.

  • Developing unique, high-margin signature dishes that can become a draw for customers and boost sales.

  • Streamlining kitchen operations to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks, leading to faster service and lower labor costs.

  • Renegotiating contracts with suppliers to secure better prices and terms

  • Implementing modern kitchen equipment and software for inventory, ordering, and POS systems to enhance productivity and accuracy.

  • Adopting energy-efficient practices and equipment to reduce utility costs

  • Establishing a comprehensive waste management program to minimize food waste and associated costs.

  • Optimizing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours while reducing labor costs during slower periods.

  • Providing comprehensive training programs for kitchen and front-of-house staff to improve skills, efficiency, and customer service

  • Assisting in the planning, setup, and initial operation of a new restaurant, including layout design, equipment selection, and initial staff training.

  • Establishing and maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency through regular checks and staff training.

  • Ensuring the restaurant complies with all health and safety regulations through training and regular audits.

  • Training staff on creating an exceptional dining experience, from greeting guests to handling complaints effectively.

  • Insight with the development and implementation of marketing strategies and promotional activities to attract and retain customers.

Hamfish Consulting by Chef Blair Machado

Welcome to Hamfish consulting by Chef Blair Machado, refined culinary artistry meets strategic planning. With over 20 years of experience in culinary hospitality Hamfish Consulting proudly offers a wide range of specialties, each with a love of food and hospitality in mind.  Hamfish Consulting offers: menu conception & revamping, concept development, food & beverage planning, staff training, and operational logistics.

Culinary

Operations

Hands On

  • Analyzing and redesigning the menu to highlight high-profit items, remove low-profit items, and optimize item placement to increase sales of the most profitable dishes.

  • Implementing cost-effective sourcing and inventory management practices to reduce waste and lower food costs without compromising quality.

  • Standardizing portion sizes to ensure consistency and manage food costs effectively.

  • Finding high-quality, cost-effective substitutes for expensive ingredients without sacrificing flavor or customer satisfaction.

  • Take advantage of locally available ingredients, which are often cheaper and fresher.

  • Developing unique, high-margin signature dishes that can become a draw for customers and boost sales.

  • Streamlining kitchen operations to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks, leading to faster service and lower labor costs.

  • Renegotiating contracts with suppliers to secure better prices and terms

  • Implementing modern kitchen equipment and software for inventory, ordering, and POS systems to enhance productivity and accuracy.

  • Adopting energy-efficient practices and equipment to reduce utility costs

  • Establishing a comprehensive waste management program to minimize food waste and associated costs.

  • Optimizing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours while reducing labor costs during slower periods.

  • Providing comprehensive training programs for kitchen and front-of-house staff to improve skills, efficiency, and customer service

  • Assisting in the planning, setup, and initial operation of a new restaurant, including layout design, equipment selection, and initial staff training.

  • Establishing and maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency through regular checks and staff training.

  • Ensuring the restaurant complies with all health and safety regulations through training and regular audits.

  • Training staff on creating an exceptional dining experience, from greeting guests to handling complaints effectively.

  • Insight with the development and implementation of marketing strategies and promotional activities to attract and retain customers.

Thank you for visiting Hamfish Consulting, we look forward to partnering with you!

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