Our Experience
Milano Restaurant Consulting is led by
Giuseppe (Joseph) Milano Jr.
A strategically focused and successful leader with over four decades of leading business growth within a highly competitive marketplace. Provides expert support and guidance based on a career of building a profitable business from the ground up. Achieved long-term sustainability and profitability because of the depth of his commercial acumen. He brings clarity of thought, constructive challenge, and a proven independent perspective on how businesses thrive. Applies a people-centric leadership and communication style to listen to a diverse range of voices during the decision-making process.
Adds most value working with small to mid-sized family businesses. Advises on maximizing profitability to achieve organizational objectives.
Strategic Business Growth and Development
· Founded and led Villa Milano Banquet and Conference Center in 1982 to fulfill a gap in the market for corporate and social event spaces. Succeeded in growing the business to record consistent annual sales. Led all aspects of business development to become one of the highest-rated businesses in the region.
Negotiated with key corporate clients on pricing and logistics.
Ensured the business was in an exceptionally strong position to withstand market pressures during the 2008 global downturn and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Achieved remarkable longevity and sustainability as a business owing to expert financial management, futureproofing and a flexible approach to business challenges.
· Established Milano Restaurant Consultants as a full-service consultancy to support and advise entrepreneurs.
o Made recommendations to businesses on the best approaches to increase sales and utilize existing resources
· Advised family businesses on the tangible steps required to translate client vision into success.
o Guided existing and aspirational restauranteurs with a range of services including concept development, operational modeling, marketing, branding, and financial best practices
· Opened and operated several local cafes building authentic cuisine and premium wine and beverage services.
Achieved a profitable sales from the disposal of the businesses
Coaching, Mentoring and Leadership
· Engaged with multiple stakeholders at all levels of seniority as the President and GM of Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center
o Advised management leaders within the business on effective approaches to operations
o Retained 100% of clients during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the strength of the business’s reputation
· Recruited staff to support business operations and embedded a sense of mentorship throughout the organization.
· Engaged in informal coaching and mentoring in all roles to support the development and growth of staff
Our Services
A restaurant professional understands that the restaurant is a business and it must be operated and managed as a money making venture.
For those first entering the restaurant business we strongly advise consulting with a restaurant professional as a coach and mentor to guide you through the critical decisions associated with a new restaurant start up, that can show you how to minimize your exposure and maximize your investment.
For existing restaurants, as efficiency experts, we develop strategies to improve our client’s financial performance by implementing proven solutions that will reduce food, beverage, labor and operating costs while maximizing productivity.
Milano Restaurant Consultants can guide you through a seamless process of:
- Restaurant Start-Ups
- Business Plan Development
- Concept Development
- Restaurant Design
- Kitchen Design
- Construction Build Out
- Menu Development
- Financial Analysis
- Staff Development and Training
- Operations
- Purchasing
- Equipment Selection
- Profit Improvement
- Software and Technology Expertise
- Family Business Consulting
About Us
Take that first step in learning how to help your business.
During your FREE consultation, I will share ideas that can achieve immediate results and listen to any concerns about your business. Together we will evaluate and discus options available.. Some options are no cost up front and can begin benefiting your bottom line from day one.
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