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Why Consultants Should Be Hired
Why Consultants Should Be Hired
Why Consultants Should Be Hired
Equipment layout Equipment specifications Construction coordination Food delivery systems Menu development and presentation Menu conception, costing, pricing and layout Recipe development and testing Plating, portioning, and garnishing standards Food merchandising Wine and liquor list Table top design
Service standards and procedures Other support services Point-of-sale cash register/technical system selection
Management information systems/computer systems Management recruitment and executive search Market planning Public relations Advertising Promotions
It is wise to check out the consultant's references. You want to make sure that the work done for others has been completed, that the consultant delivered what was promised, and that the fee charged was worth the results delivered.
Who are the customers? What do they like and dislike? What are the plans of competitors? What are the profit margins? What financial resources are available? What human resources are available? What is the degree of motivation of the owner? What is the degree of team involvement by workers? Can the business be moved towards greater success? How can you expect the consultant to effect change and improvement? First, the consultant will develop and follow a plan of action step by step. Second, you will be motivated by the consultant to do what's recommended. Third, the consultant will have a strong intuitive insight into what you want and what you really need. Fourth, the consultant will have great sensitivity into how you would like to have the project implemented. In summary, the consultant must be an analyst, an information source, a longrange planner, an unbiased observer, an educator, a link to the outside world, a sounding board, a psychologist and a diplomat. If this be true, don't you believe that a consultant can be worth the fee he/she is paid? If they do all of the above for you, you bet they are!