IMPROVE RESTAURANT OPERATIONS IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Work with a restaurant in Central America to improve their operational efficiency to enable future growth

You will use your experience to advise a Salvadoran or Guatemalan business in one or more of the following areas:

Process and Cost Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s current services, products, costs, and processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
Optimization Best Practice: Advise on process improvements and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations, reduce costs, enhance kitchen flow, and ensure a seamless dining experience.
Menu and Ingredient Optimization: Share industry best practices and standards in menu engineering and ingredient utilization.
Continuous Monitoring and Adjustment: Introduce metrics and tools to continuously monitor and analyze operations, making data-driven decisions for ongoing efficiency and profitability.

Volunteer Skills Needed:

Strong background in the restaurant sector, including hands-on experience in managing restaurant operations and understanding industry challenges.
Proven ability to streamline restaurant operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency while maintaining or improving product quality.
Expertise in menu design and ingredient utilization for menu optimization and improved profitability.
Experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth kitchen operations and dining experience.
Proficiency in introducing and utilizing metrics and tools for continuous monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
Experience consulting for small businesses, including the ability to identify core challenges, refine a scope of project, and lead discussions to progress along defined scope.
Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively and provide clear and actionable recommendations.