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What is Food Consultant ? • Very knowledgeable in the foodservice and hospitality industry • Provides specific/specialized expertise • Usually involved for limited, specified period • Brings high degree of industry experience • Advises and educates clients on wide range of topics • Provides independent, objective advice • Facilitates between project team and foodservice operations professionals • Acts as an advocate for foodservice operations • Enhances client’s business
COMMON FOODSERVICE CONSULTANT SPECIALITIES INCLUDE: • Accounting & Finance • Beverage System design • Capital Budgeting • Compliance Certification • Contract Management • Dietary & Nutrition • Due Diligence • Equipment Surveys • Facility Assessments • Finance Raising • Food Safety & Hygiene • Human Resources • Interior Design
HOW CAN I TELL IF I NEED A FOODSERVICE CONSULTANT? • A decision has been made to undertake a development/design project involving construction of new foodservice facilities. • Ownership/Management have made a decision to renovate existing foodservice facilities • Ownership/Management had identified a need to have an evaluation of existing facilities conducted as part of a long range capital budgeting process • Ownership/Management has identified the need for a master planning exercise
A decision has been made to develop or re-engineer a foodservice operation/concept • Ownership/Management believes that operational performance could be improved but is not sure what to do to make those improvements • Ownership/Management requires an independent, third-party opinion, either to confirm a decision or to provide alternatives • Ownership/Management’s efforts have not produced the desired long-term results
HOW DO I FIND A COMPETENT FOODSERVICE CONSULTANT? You can seek referrals from a variety of sources for help in finding and selecting a competent foodservice consultant. Your network of professional colleagues, your trade association and the local restaurant association are all good sources of information. You may also choose to turn to the Foodservice Consultants Society International for assistance. We have an online consultant search function on this web site or you may contact one of our administration offices closest to you. FIND A MEMBER CONTACT US
HOW DOES AN FCSI CONSULTANT OPERATE? – Independent of the supply of goods to the industry Does not supply/sell equipment Does not work for a commission Serves only the best interests of the Client – Negotiates a fixed fee for a defined scope of work prior to beginning an assignment – Could work directly for owner, operator, developer, or architect – Normally has several clients concurrently