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abqlfs@r.postjobfree.com
Suite 2
Richmond, VA, 23221
2010
Havana '59
La Farm Bakery & Cafe
Arby's - Short Pump
Crab Louie's Restaurant
Background
I was born and raised in a family of architects, in the small town of Port Washington, NY. After a short tenure on scholarship studying Architecture & Design at, I transferred to, graduating with a B.S. in Hotel Administration. Over the years I've developed and marketed night clubs, full service restaurants, upscale casual dining, fast casual and fast food restaurants. Executive roles have included Operations, Marketing, Franchising, Concept Development, Menu Development and restaurant design for McFaddin Ventures, TGI Fridays, Arby's, The Boathouse, Stouffers restaurants and many full service and fast casual establishments. My background in architecture, design, marketing, cooking and management has created winning concepts and turned around restaurants into profitable, exciting places to eat and work.
Services
Develop new menus, menu items and recipes and procedures and specifications for existing restaurants and food service facilities.
Menu and recipe development including tastings, specifications, sourcing and training programs.
Complete situational, marketing and operations evaluations of existing food service facilities.
Franchisee and Franchisor development plans
Restaurant concept design, renovation and new development plans including floor plans, elevations, lighting plans, furniture and materials specifications, kitchen design, millwork and casework drawings.
Restaurant concept, marketing and business plans.
Development of graphics packages including logos, signage and menu designs and accompanying marketing and operations materials.
Investment funding strategy options for the construction or renovation of new food service facilities.
Custom concept component designs including cabinets and casework, signage, murals, graphics, names and logo development, furniture design and bar design and specifications for kitchen equipment, china silver and glassware.Improve the operating performance of existing restaurants and food service facilities.
Create completely new restaurants using a variety of formats including full service restaurants and bars, nightclubs, Fast Casual, Limited Service and Catering facilities.
Design and plan all components for the renovation of existing operations.
Consulting
I am always looking for opportunities consulting or as full-time management. I can work at an hourly rate, or on longer projects at a day rate. Feel free to contact me via phone or email.
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