About Future Food Management
Hospitality Consultancy Experts
Future Food Management is a hospitality consultancy company founded in 2017 that specializes in menu development, procurement, financial forecasting and control, team structure and training, compliance, kitchen design, and project management. A complete solution for businesses looking to develop their current venues kitchens.
Our Expertise
Kitchen Management
Kitchen management and systems
* Customised COGs & Wage Templates to help achieve full potential in all areas
* Monthly & Annualised reports for tracking financial performance
* Ingredient & Pantry lists development for better inventory control
* Costed Recipe books that ensure consistency and profitability
* Food Preparation & Recipe Cheat sheets for kitchen staff
* Practical tools developed from extensive industry experience
* Systems designed to be user-friendly and not overly complicated
* We have our internal systems & utilise tech such as Cooking the Books
Menu & Recipe Development
Menus and costing
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Analysis of venue profile and kitchen to base a menu from
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Consultation with Senior Kitchen Teams to develop appropriate menus
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Creating recipes that not only appeal to customers, but also excite chefs to execute them
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Initial menu creation, revision and finalisation with costs and allergens
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Development of Standard Recipe Cards, Associated Costings, Methods and Sale Price
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Development of Recipe Costing Template
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Development of itemised dish template and associated kitchen task breakdown
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On-site dish and base recipe development and refinement
Team Structure & Training
Training your staff
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On-site training and guidance by experienced industry professionals
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Practical instruction by individuals that love food in its natural state
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Hands-on approach where trainers aren't afraid of getting on the tools and leading by example
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On-site staff training of preparation and plating of menu
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Kitchen workflow and efficiency training
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Menu launch support and implementation
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Head chef training on recipe building and costing for specials
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Head chef training on achieving budgets, rostering targets, par levels and ordering
Financial Management
Financial management
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Forecast financial budgets and ensure these targets are met
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Weekly financial reports including Sales, Wage target percentage, Gross profit percentages
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Monitoring of Purchases and Cost of goods percentages
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Financial spreadsheets for kitchens to manage COG'S, Sales, Wage Cost
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Tools to forecast Purchase Budget, Wages and Goods Received
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Approval on recipe costings for weekly or biweekly specials prior to posting
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Setting days for food drivers and special board promotions
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Regular review of financial performance
Operational Support
Operational Support
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Weekly monitoring of records and on-site visits
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Regular reporting to Senior Management and kitchen teams
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Building relationships of trust and confidence with venue staff
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Menu revision and adjustment as needed
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Photographs for marketing and social media
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On-site menu launch support
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Seasonal menu development and associated recipe books
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Food promotion development with menu styling, layout and proofing
The Team
Dean Sammut - Director
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Founder with over 30 years of industry experience
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Trained under Albert and Michel Roux, David Thompson and Serge Dansereau
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Achieved 2 chef hats at his own ventures
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Has held executive roles in leading gastro-pub groups
Adam O'Sullivan - Operations & Menu Development
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Joined in 2019 with over 30 years of experience
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Background in fine dining, boutique catering and corporate management
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Trained under Dietmar Sawyer, Stefano Manfredi, Damien Pignolet and Gordon Ramsay
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Known for attention to detail and organisational skills
Why Choose Future Food Management
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Comprehensive Solutions
Future Food Management offers comprehensive solutions tailored to elevate your hospitality business, ensuring a distinctive and memorable customer experience. We are dedicated to realizing your vision and maximizing your business potential.
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Expert Guidance
Our team provides expert guidance and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of your hospitality business is optimized for success. We are committed to delivering unparalleled consultancy services that exceed industry standards.
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Dedicated Support
We provide dedicated support to guide you through challenges and opportunities in the hospitality industry. Our personalized approach aims to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth.
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Industry Insights
Benefit from our industry insights and in-depth analysis that provides valuable perspectives into the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry. We are committed to empowering your business with strategic foresight and operational excellence.