Welcome to The Culinary Management Company

Maximize Your Culinary Business's Potential with Professional Solutions

At The Culinary Management Company, in beautiful South Florida, culinary management, restaurant consulting, culinary entrepreneurship, and food and beverage management solutions are some of our specialties. Our comprehensive menu of professional products and services is tailored to meet your needs as a business professional and an entrepreneur. Whether you're a do-it-yourself entrepreneur, seeking guidance, or an executive looking to trust a team of professionals, we have the perfect solution for you.

Our customized strategic planning, cost management, marketing, and operational excellence strategies are designed to help your culinary business thrive in the competitive culinary landscape. We boost your profitability and elevate your brand recognition.

You can choose between a full-service experience or targeted business guidance and mentorship. We are committed to honesty and transparency, openly communicating our ability to meet your needs and provide the level of service you desire.

With our extensive background in hospitality management consulting and culinary training programs, we guide you using industry expertise and professional insight. We leverage our industry partners for additional specialized knowledge when needed. Our team is transparent, objective, and honest in our professional opinions and judgments. We value both your time and ours, working at a fast pace and responding to your concerns in real-time, expecting the same level of responsiveness from you for a productive partnership.

Learn how our proven techniques have driven revenue growth and enhanced customer satisfaction for our clients. Explore our services today and take the first step towards transforming your culinary venture. Contact us now to discover how we can help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.

Why Choose Us?

With our extensive background in hospitality management consulting and culinary training programs, we guide you using industry expertise and professional insight. We leverage our industry partners for additional specialized knowledge when needed. Our team is transparent, objective, and honest in our professional opinions and judgments. We value both your time and ours, working at a fast pace and responding to your concerns in real-time, expecting the same level of responsiveness from you for a productive partnership.

Learn how our proven techniques have driven revenue growth and enhanced customer satisfaction for our clients. Explore our services today and take the first step towards transforming your culinary venture. Contact us now to discover how we can help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.

What is Culinary Management?

Culinary management encompasses the art and science of overseeing the operations of a culinary establishment. This includes everything from menu planning and kitchen organization to customer service and financial management. At The Culinary Management Company, we take this a step further by integrating innovative strategies and industry expertise to help your business thrive.

Our Services

We offer a diverse array of services designed to support and enhance your culinary business:

Professional Services: From conceptualization to execution, we provide expert guidance to ensure your business operates smoothly and efficiently.
Certification Courses: Gain essential knowledge and skills with our internationally certified food safety and sanitation courses.
Consulting & Coaching: Whether you're starting or looking to grow, our consulting and coaching services offer personalized support tailored to your unique vision and goals.
Hiring & Training Solutions: Build a strong, competent team with our specialized hiring practices and comprehensive training programs.
Referral Program: Join our network and benefit from mutual growth through our referral initiatives.
Industry Speaking Requests: Book our seasoned professionals for insightful industry talks and workshops.
Culinary Entrepreneurship Signature Program: Our flagship program combines teaching experience with industry expertise, designed for individuals ready to create a distinctive culinary brand.

At The Culinary Management Company, we don't just manage; we innovate, inspire, and lead. Discover how we can transform your culinary business and help you achieve success.

Contact Us Today

Learn more about how we can assist you in redefining culinary management and taking your business to the next level. Reach out to us today to start your journey with The Culinary Management Company.

Our Company's Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Principles

High ceiling restaurant with a chandelier with a warm brown and golden hugh full of customers — VISION

To be the leading catalyst for culinary business success, renowned for innovative solutions and unwavering support.

MISSION

To empower culinary businesses with tailored strategies and resources, fostering unforgettable customer experiences that inspire genuine loyalty and drive sustainable growth.

PURPOSE

To empower culinary entrepreneurs with strategic guidance and resources, navigating them toward sustainable growth and prosperity in a challenging industry landscape.

Women of various cultures and ethnicities sitting at a table in the restaurant talking — PRINCIPLES

We are driven by a passion for understanding our clients' unique visions and crafting tailored strategies to achieve their goals. Our commitment extends to connecting them with the tools, resources, and professionals essential for their success.

Our Clients, Goal, and Process

The Culinary Management Company provides top-notch professional resources for culinary businesses. Our portfolio of clients includes sole proprietor operations, mid-sized enterprises, large franchises, and global corporations. We have assisted clients that own international and multi-unit operations to transition into the North American market. We have facilitated profitable product launches combined with unique product development services for underserved clients who were failing to see positive results or experienced difficulty when moving forward with the necessary steps to accomplish goals and projections defined in the blueprints of their business plans and or expansion proposals.

Gold circle with a black graph and arrow point towards the right — GOAL

Our goal is to work with you to achieve your culinary business goals in the most efficient and time-effective manner. By implementing proper procedures, policies, training, and systems. This approach eliminates excessive spending, revenue loss, foodborne illness outbreaks, cross-contamination, and regulatory fines or sanctions. We partner with companies like yours to increase revenue, streamline products and services, and build a sustainable business.

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Our proprietary process delivers custom solutions tailored to your unique needs. We support you from the conception of your ideas through the build-out phase and beyond opening day, ensuring your continued success.

Founded by Raideesha Francis, a former professor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, a certified professional communicator, and a previous marketing associate for Sysco Food Services, the world’s largest food distribution company. With over 20 years of experience as a professional food industry consultant, Ms. Francis has been featured as an expert industry speaker at state-level events and has written for Entrepreneur Media on topics related to culinary entrepreneurship. She is also a licensed real estate broker and the owner of The Distinctive Lifestyle Real Estate Company. Her hands-on work with food scientists and lab technicians in product evaluation, development, and sustainability has provided clients with invaluable resources to commercialize their products and enter the retail market. Her innovative strategies in strategic planning, cost management, marketing, and operational excellence have helped clients increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Explore our services today and discover how we can transform your culinary venture.

Initially, our team of consultants began by providing sought after certified training courses & exams that are respected and recognized nationally in the food industry by ServSafe. Courses included: Food Safety & Sanitation, Responsible Alcohol Service, ServSafe Allergens, to name a few. Our focus and purpose expanded to include corporate type solutions to small culinary businesses. After several years of training and in-depth market research, a recognizable and predictable pattern emerged, revealing exactly how and why culinary companies failed. Equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources to empower these businesses to succeed, the decision was made to create a solution to resolve the root causes of such failures.

Untitled design.png — We developed a team of industry professionals with like credentials, experience and expertise and created The Culinary Management Company. We added training and consulting services that can be accessed online or in-person at your location or in an appropriate area of your choice. After the completion of an in-depth business assessment and a formal consultation, we can provide a la carte solutions for businesses like yours, that include but are not limited to menu planning, marketing, retail distribution, restructuring, branding, product development, vegan selections and gluten-free alternatives! Our strategies have created success for business such as Franchises, Bars, Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, Coffee Houses, Bakeries, Café’s, Food Trucks, Bottling Companies, Packaging Companies, E-Commerce Businesses, Health Food Stores, Fusion Restaurants, Caterers, Food Kiosks, New Concept Development

Welcome to a world of endless culinary possibilities!

Whether you're looking to address current challenges or work on a new culinary venture, our team of experts is here to support and guide you every step of the way.