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Restaurant-Focused Advisor (Hospitality Operations)
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Restaurant-Focused Advisor (Hospitality Operations)
📍 Locations: Swindon, London Southwest, Newcastle, Cork, Aberdeen, Leicester
💼 Engagement: Part-time advisory assignments
💰 Compensation: Per auditing hour + Travel fee per assignment
📊 Assignment Duration: Typically 90–180 minutes per visit
📅 Availability: Weekday and weekend assignments required
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced Restaurant-Focused Advisors to provide operational and strategic support to hospitality businesses across the UK and Ireland.
In this role, you will work directly with restaurant owners and management teams to assess operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of best practices that drive profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Assignments involve on-site restaurant visits and operational audits, followed by actionable recommendations to enhance performance.
Advisors will support a portfolio of well-known hospitality brands within their assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory
- Provide expert guidance to restaurant owners and management teams.
- Assess business performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.
- Support implementation of strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
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Operational Optimization
- Evaluate restaurant operations including staffing, workflows, and service quality.
- Recommend improvements in kitchen efficiency, inventory management, and cost control.
- Implement operational best practices to streamline processes.
Financial Performance
- Review financial performance indicators and operational metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce operational costs.
- Support menu profitability and pricing strategies where relevant.
Customer Experience & Brand Standards
- Assess service standards and customer experience.
- Recommend strategies to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
- Support brand consistency and operational excellence.
Marketing & Growth
- Provide guidance on promotions, digital presence, and customer engagement.
- Identify opportunities for business growth within each territory.
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Training & Leadership
- Support restaurant leadership teams with operational guidance.
- Help reinforce service standards and operational consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in restaurant management, hospitality consulting, or food service operations
- Strong understanding of restaurant financials, KPIs, and cost control
- Experience with POS systems, inventory management, and operational analytics
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Food Safety Level 3 certification (required)
- Willingness to complete Food Safety Level 4 certification
Preferred Experience
- Multi-unit restaurant operations
- Hospitality consulting or operational audit experience
- Restaurant marketing and digital reputation management
- Data analysis and performance reporting
Work Structure
- Assignments are typically 90–180 minutes per visit
- Advisors must be available 2–3 weeks per month
- Combination of on-site restaurant visits and remote advisory work
- Work may include weekday and weekend assignments
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