With over two decades of experience as both a seasoned Chef and Restaurant Consultant, I have dedicated my career to guiding restaurant owners, hotels, resorts, management companies, and food service entrepreneurs along the intricate journey towards achieving thriving restaurant openings and revitalized brand identities.

My expertise spans across every phase of a restaurant's lifecycle, encompassing development, conceptualization, design, successful launch, strategic redevelopment, and even restaurant rescue missions. I am passionate about harnessing my wealth of knowledge to help culinary ventures flourish and evolve.

I am able to help with specific challenges your idea or operation may face including:

•  Culinary Development

•  Concept Creation and Menu Development

•  Food Cost Control

•  Labor & Budget Control

•  Competitive Analysis and Trend Forecasting

•  P&L Management

• Vendor Relations

•  Team Building & Positive Training Approaches

•  Creation, Development, & Execution of Brand Standards

•  Creating and Executing Standards of Operation

•  Purchasing and Receiving Systems

•  Implementing Effective Training Systems

•  Implementing Effective Incentive Programs

•  Developing Long-term Solutions for you.

Contact: steven.e.leavitt@gmail.com

Consulted over 100 establishments in Western WA

Chef management Life:

Neighborhood Bar & Grill Co.

Columbia Hospitality

International Five Star Buffet

DoubleTree Waikiki Beach Hotel

Nordstrom Bazille & Test Kitchen

Silver City Restaurant & Brewery

Paul McCartney

Little Creek Resort & Casino