Tailored Consulting for the Kitchen, the Boardroom, and Beyond
At GT Culinary Consulting, I help restaurants and food brands build solid foundations and sustainable growth. Whether you’re launching a new concept, scaling internationally, or needing operational clarity, I offer practical, hands-on support designed to meet your goals—no fluff, just results.
With experience as both a chef and a sales strategist, I speak both languages: the heat of the kitchen and the pressure of commercial expansion. I work closely with every client to understand your unique challenges and provide tools, training, and strategy that create lasting impact.
Our Services
Culinary & Kitchen Operations
Consulting
Run a smarter, stronger, more profitable kitchen.
Whether you’re opening a new venue or reworking your existing operation, I provide the structure, training, and systems that help your team thrive. From back-of-house leadership to food costing and compliance, this is real-world support for real-world kitchens.
Services include:
- Kitchen workflow & systems design
- Menu engineering & food/labor costing
- HACCP & food safety compliance support
- Staff training (Front of House & Back of House)
- Leadership mentoring & team development
- Interim chef coverage for launches or restructures
- Vendor sourcing & BOH optimization
✅ Ideal for:
Restaurants, hotels, catering groups, and new hospitality ventures
Food Sales & Business Development Consulting
Take your food brand further—with strategy that sells.
For food manufacturers and exporters, I offer commercial insight built from years of experience in U.S. market growth, sales training, and international expansion. Whether you’re launching a new product or growing a mature brand, I help you position it strategically, train your teams, and close the gap between product and buyer.
Services include:
- Go-to-market strategy for foodservice
- U.S. market entry support (positioning, compliance, pricing)
- Sales team training, pitch development & coaching
- Distributor onboarding & relationship management
- Product launch planning & rollout
- Brand representation at expos or B2B meetings
- Market research & growth strategy
✅ Ideal for:
Food manufacturers, exporters, distributors, and sales teams
Integrated Support: Supply Meets Service
In many cases, I work with both sides of the foodservice chain—helping manufacturers get their products into kitchens, and helping kitchens discover standout products that improve margins and menu quality.
That’s the advantage of a dual-arm consultancy: smarter sourcing, smoother communication, and strategies that make sense from both sides of the table.
How I Work
- Flexible Consulting: Available for hourly sessions, ongoing retainers, or project-based work
- On-Site or Remote: Based in Auckland, but available for global projects via Zoom or travel
- Custom Strategy: No cookie-cutter packages—everything is built around your team and goals
Let’s Talk About Your Next Move
Whether you need kitchen support, sales growth, or a trusted advisor who understands the entire food system—I’m here to help.
Rates are customized based on the scope and goals of each project. Please get in touch to discuss your needs and receive a tailored quote.