Services
I understand the challenges that food service businesses face daily. I can provide personalized solutions to help your business reach its goals and stay competitive in today’s market.
Menu Innovation
Break out of the mold and stand out in a crowded market. After understanding your goals and your customer persona, we’ll explore new and innovative ways to evolve your menu, including identifying underperforming menu items and optimizing your pricing.
- Identify underperforming Items
- Menu designed to reflect your style & values
- Analysis of consumer preferences and current trends
- Explore new ingredients, flavors, and presentation.
Concept Development
I will work with you to bring your restaurant vision to life through our Concept Development service. Together, we will discover your target audience and develop a brand and message that speaks directly to them, resulting in a truly memorable dining experience for your customers.
- Crafting a message that leaves a lasting impression
- Develop a unique and compelling brand
- Set your restaurant apart from your competition
- Finding your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Career & Technical Education
With my years of experience in teaching and ServSafe instruction, I can help individuals develop the skills and knowledge they will need to thrive in this challenging industry. Including administering the ServSafe exam and providing the training and support to pass with confidence.
- 10+ Years of ServSafe Teaching & Administration
- Training & support to thrive in your desired skills
- Best practices in food service
- Gain valuable industry insights
Services
Bringing 20+ years of industry and entrepreneurial experience to help your food service business thrive.
Menu Innovation
Cross-utilize products and build a menu that is fresh and innovative. Highlight locally sourced ingredients and stand out from the competition.
Operations Optimization
Evaluation of kitchen design, flow, efficiency, waste reduction, cross-utilization, inventory sheets, par lists, and more.
Sales
Social media optimization and online ordering portals. I also work in tandem with a top-tier website developer.
Team Development
Organize and develop your core team into an efficient and highly productive artisan kitchen.
Concept Development
Streamline your concept and brand into a consistent message. Let’s work together to build a concept that speaks to your target customers.
Brand Design
Build a visually stunning brand identity that reflects your restaurant’s mission and values, assisting with graphic design concepts and brand guidelines.
Marketing
Cover all areas of marketing, including but not limited to; developing your core message, optimizing your online presence, and understanding your customers’ preferences.
Safety & Sanitation
Certified ServSafe Manager’s Instructor, providing food safety education on various topics in the industry, from protecting customer health, to improving employee performance.
Career & Technical Education
Curriculum development, formative and summative assessment design, sequence of instruction, learning management system integration, state and local task list integration.
Testimonials
"Chef Schaffner has a phenomenal culinary program at ACTI with students ranging from 9th-12th grade. I have sat on his Occupational Advisory Board for several years and I can speak to the high level of education and training the students receive. This is one of the few schools that HACC has an articulation with in transferring in the hands-on culinary classes. It is a really stellar program! He has served on HACC's advisory board for several years as well. I could continue on, but trust me when I say, he is phenomenal and so dedicated to his students and their education."