Restaurant Consulting
Restaurant Consulting That Actually Works
Real solutions from an award-winning chef, operator, and Bar Rescue co-host who has lived it—not just studied it.
Chef Ashish Alfred helps restaurants, bars, hospitality groups, and hotel F&B teams improve profitability, strengthen operations, refine concepts, and rebuild culture. With years of hands-on experience running successful concepts—and a national television presence on Bar Rescue, Food Network, and major media—Ashish brings proven systems, operator-first insight, and a direct, honest approach to every project.
Perfect For Restaurants That Want Real Change Or A Stonger Start
Ashish works with hospitality teams of all sizes—whether you’re launching a new concept, trying to fix a struggling operation, or need a seasoned outside perspective to get back on track.
Ideal clients include
Independent restaurants and bars
Hospitality groups & multi-unit operators
Hotel F&B and luxury hospitality
Emerging chef-owners
Bars needing menu, systems, or leadership structure
Concepts preparing for relaunches or rebrands
Common Challenges I Fix
Most struggling restaurants don’t have just one issue—they’re dealing with layered operational, cultural, and financial problems. Ashish helps uncover the real causes quickly, then builds a realistic plan to fix them.
Typical issues include:
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Poor or inconsistent profitability
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High food/labor costs (COGS & labor)
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Inconsistent execution and service
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Disorganized kitchen or FOH systems
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Ineffective leadership or team culture
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Menu confusion or lack of identity
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Weak bar program or beverage strategy
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Struggling concept needing repositioning
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Prep, service, or inventory inefficiencies
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Guest experience issues and bad reviews
Consulting That Comes To You
Ashish’s consulting approach is structured, efficient, and completely customized to the concept and team.
Full Restaurant Diagnosis & Turnaround Roadmap
A deep, honest look at your operations, numbers, and culture—followed by a clear action plan built around profitability and guest experience.
Menu Development & Refinement
Chef-driven menu strategy that reduces waste, increases consistency, and aligns with your concept identity.
Bar Program & Beverage Consulting
Cocktail menus, cost structure, workflow, training, and bar culture shaped by years running award-winning beverage programs.
Operational Systems & Checklists
Implementing real-world systems that improve execution:
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Prep lists
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Cleaning schedules
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Training frameworks
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Inventory & ordering systems
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Kitchen & FOH flow
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Service standards
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Leadership practices
Concept Development & Relaunch Strategy
For new or reimagined concepts—branding guidance, menu direction, PR strategy, guest experience, storytelling, and structured rollout.
On-Site Training & Team Development
Ashish works with your team directly to build confidence, culture, and accountability.
Credibility Backed by Experience
Ashish’s approach has turned around restaurants, elevated bar programs, and launched concepts that earned national media attention and local acclaim. His work has been featured by:
How Consulting Works
Discovery Call
A 20–30 minute discussion to understand your concept, challenges, and goals.
On-Site or Virtual Assessment
A deep evaluation of your operations, menu, culture, numbers, bar program, and guest experience.
Custom Action Plan
A clear, step-by-step roadmap designed to fix problems efficiently and sustainably.
Implementation & Support
Hands-on training, execution guidance, and ongoing accountability as needed.
Why Restaurants Trust Me
Operator-first approach
(because he’s been in the trenches)
Proven turnaround results
Menu + operations + culture integration
National TV credibility
Clear communication and direct guidance
Systems designed for real daily use
