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Gategroup

Executive Chef

Denver, CO · On-site

$115K - $120K/yr

... menu preparation; applying established procedures and budgetary constraints. * Oversees food preparation by consulting with the Buyer; Sous chefs, cooks, and team leaders; overseeing portion size ...

Gategroup

Executive Chef

Denver, CO

$115K - $120K/yr

... menu preparation; applying established procedures and budgetary constraints. * Oversees food preparation by consulting with the Buyer; Sous chefs, cooks, and team leaders; overseeing portion size ...

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What is a menu consultant?

A Menu Consultant is a professional who helps restaurants, cafes, and food businesses design or improve their menus. They analyze food costs, customer preferences, and market trends to create appealing and profitable menu offerings. Their role may include optimizing pricing, improving food presentation, and ensuring a balanced selection of dishes. Menu Consultants also provide advice on ingredient sourcing and kitchen efficiency to enhance overall operations.

What are some common challenges menu consultants face when working with restaurant clients?

Menu Consultants often encounter challenges such as balancing a restaurant's vision with profitability, adapting to local food trends, and ensuring operational feasibility of new dishes. They may need to work closely with chefs, kitchen staff, and owners to address ingredient sourcing limitations or streamline kitchen workflows. Additionally, consultants must remain flexible and creative to tailor solutions to each unique client environment. Tackling these challenges effectively helps ensure a menu's success and the overall satisfaction of both clients and their customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a menu consultant, and why are they important?

Menu Consultants excel with culinary expertise, menu engineering knowledge, and a background in hospitality or food service management. Experience with recipe costing software, nutritional analysis tools, and familiarity with industry standards or certifications like ServSafe are highly valued. Exceptional communication, creativity, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are crucial for developing appealing, profitable, and operationally feasible menus that align with client goals.

Do restaurant menu consultants make good money?

Restaurant menu consultants typically earn variable income depending on experience, location, and project scope. They may charge hourly rates, flat fees, or retainers, with experienced professionals earning a competitive income in the industry. Income can also be influenced by their reputation, client base, and the complexity of the consulting services provided.

How do I become a menu consultant?

To become a menu consultant, you typically need experience in the foodservice industry, such as working in restaurants or culinary settings, along with strong knowledge of menu design, food trends, and customer preferences. Developing skills in graphic design and using tools like Adobe Creative Suite can be beneficial, and some professionals pursue certifications in hospitality or culinary arts to enhance credibility.

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Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD

Julesburg, CO • On-site

$29.50 - $39.50/hr

Other

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Contract
Description
DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian for an Assisted Living Community. Consultant would be responsible 4 hours per week, one visit per month on site and remaining hours can be remotely done, to complete food safety and sanitation audit, meal/dining observation audit, and any nutrition referrals for high-risk residents.
Are you interested in improving the lives of seniors? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If so, please keep reading!
This position earns competitive pay depending on experience and current needs.
We provide our employees great benefits and perks, including:

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Competitive Pay
  • Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per year
  • Extensive Network of Dietitians
  • Training and Mentoring Program
  • Weekly Town Halls
  • Value and Appreciation for Your Teamwork
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Inclusive Culture
If this sounds like the right consulting opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT DININGRD
Since our establishment in 1994, we have been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs. Our comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. We currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.
Our incredible team of dining professionals is what makes our company successful. We value our employees and are committed to providing them with a positive work atmosphere. Our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with a network of expert RD colleagues.
Learn more on our website at diningrd.com.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD)
As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents. You might be providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating your nutrition assessment with input from your dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. You share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff as well as assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. You feel great knowing that your work makes a difference in the lives of the seniors you serve!
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
  • Licensed (if required by State)
2 years of consulting experience is preferred, but we will consider many factors. Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required. Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? If yes, give us the chance to review your information!
WORK SCHEDULE
This position does offer some flexibility during your M-F schedule!
Experience:
  • clinical nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
  • State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: In person
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSULTING TEAM?
Question? Email our recruiter: Melissa.Cruz@DiningRD.com
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About DiningRD

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Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1994

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