Chef Consultant: Turning Your Vision into Profit

With over 20 years of hands-on culinary experience, I’ve been in your shoes — opening and operating two of my own restaurants, Cast Iron Soul and Smokin Skillet, and leading both privately owned and corporate kitchens. I’ve felt the pressure, made the mistakes, and learned the hard lessons about what it really takes to run a profitable, scalable operation.

Now, I help chefs, restaurant owners, and operators avoid those same pitfalls by building systems that work — and by leveraging AI to optimize everything from menu costing to daily prep.

What I Bring to the Table:

Menu & Recipe Development
Whether you're refining your current offerings or starting from scratch, I’ll help you create dishes that are creative, costed, and consistent — all while keeping your culinary identity intact.

Kitchen Efficiency Systems
I design and implement real-world systems that streamline production, reduce waste, and boost consistency. With the help of AI tools, we can forecast prep needs, automate ordering, and maintain quality without constant micromanagement.

Staff Training & Execution
From line cooks to leadership, I train your team to execute your menu and systems with precision. My goal is to build confidence and consistency across your operation.

Concept Creation & Launch Support
Starting a new concept? I’ll help you bring it to life — from branding and menu design to systems and staffing. Whether it's fast casual, fine dining, or a ghost kitchen, I’ve done it and can guide you through it.

The Kitchen Bible™

At the heart of my consulting is a custom Kitchen Bible™ — your go-to operational guide built specifically for your business. It includes everything from prep guides and SOPs to AI-assisted inventory systems and costing tools, giving you a framework your team can follow even when you're not there.

Let’s elevate your kitchen, reduce your stress, and increase your profits — all while giving you back the time to focus on growth, creativity, or even a day off.

Ready to build a smarter kitchen? Let’s talk.