F&B Consultant
An F&B Consultant (Food and Beverage Consultant) is a professional who provides expert advice, planning, and strategy for food and beverage operations. Their role is to help restaurants, hotels, resorts, hospitals, and other hospitality or institutional facilities design, set up, and manage successful F&B services.
Concept & Menu Planning – Crafting restaurant concepts, cuisines, menus, and pricing strategies.
Kitchen & Bar Design – Planning efficient layouts, equipment selection, and workflow.
Operational Setup – Creating SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), staff structures, and training modules.
Procurement Planning – Selecting suppliers and managing inventory control systems.
Financial Planning – Costing, budgeting, and maximizing profit margins.
Quality Control – Ensuring hygiene, safety, and consistency standards (e.g., HACCP, FSSAI compliance).
Sustainability – Implementing eco-friendly and waste management practices.