Elevate Your Culinary Skills with Expert Consulting Services

Your culinary partner here to make you a success.

Maria Leggett

1/19/20252 min read

A bustling kitchen scene with chefs in white uniforms preparing food on a stainless steel countertop. Various cooking utensils, containers, and ingredients are spread across the surface, with an oil can prominently displayed. In the background, blurred figures of people suggest a lively dining atmosphere.
A bustling kitchen scene with chefs in white uniforms preparing food on a stainless steel countertop. Various cooking utensils, containers, and ingredients are spread across the surface, with an oil can prominently displayed. In the background, blurred figures of people suggest a lively dining atmosphere.

Boost Your Restaurant with Culinary Consulting

Your Culinary Partner

Are you a restaurant owner in Michigan looking to improve your business? Whether you're just starting or want to improve your current restaurant, I’m here to help. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, I offer culinary consulting services to restaurants all over the state. My goal is simple: to help you succeed by providing honest, hardworking, and personalized support.

Customized Consulting for Your Needs

Every restaurant is unique, with its own challenges and opportunities. That’s way I offer flexible consulting services. You can choose how much or how little help you want from me. Whether you need a complete business makeover or advice on certain areas, I’m happy to assist.

Services I Offer:

  1. Menu Development and Improvement

    • Creating a menu that appeals to your vision and your customers.

    • Finding high-quality ingredients, focusing on local options when possible.

    • Training staff on how to create a menu that aligns with the staff's skills and customer preferences.

    • Analyzing costs to make sure your menu is profitable without losing quality.

  2. Making Operations More Efficient

    • Organizing kitchen operations to improve workflow and efficiency.

    • Using best practices for food safety and cleanliness.

    • Training staff with new skills to help uplevel your business and improve overall performance.

    • Training kitchen staff to instill the value of consistent excellence in food quality.

  3. Concept Development

    • Helping you create a unique and attractive restaurant concept.

    • Developing your brand to stand out in a competitive market.

    • Offering suggestions for interior design and atmosphere to enhance the customer experience.

  4. Financial Consulting

    • Planning budgets and analyzing finances to improve profits.

    • Helping with pricing strategies and managing inventory.

    • Finding new ways to increase revenue and save money.

Why Work With Me?

Honest and Hardworking

I believe in being straightforward and giving honest feedback. I’ll provide practical solutions and work hard to help you achieve your goals. Your success is my priority.

Experienced

With years of experience in the culinary industry, including running successful businesses, I understand the details of the restaurant world. I offer real-world solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Serving All of Michigan

While based in Traverse City, I can travel anywhere in Michigan and beyond to bring my expertise to your restaurant. Whether you’re in a busy city or a small town, I’m here to help make your restaurant the best it can be.

Let's Get Together

Your success is my top priority. Whether you want to fine-tune your menu, improve your operations, or start a new concept, I’m here to provide the guidance you need. Let’s connect together to build a successful restaurant that your customers will love.

Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward transforming your restaurant!