FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CONSULTING SERVICES
DO YOU DO CONTRACT WORK?
Yes, I am open to consulting contracts. Please connect with me to discuss further.
WE JUST LOST OUR CHEF, CAN YOU HELP?
Yes, I am able to do emergency coverage in these circumstances. Please connect with me for availability and rates.
WHAT DOES MENU DEVELOPMENT ENTAIL?
I will work with you to bring your restaurant’s “food identity” to life and keep your clientele coming back for more. Through this process I provide a variety of items subject to our agreement; including menu tastings, food costing, item recipes, procedures, supplier suggestions, food photography and necessary manuals.
DO YOU DO MENU ENGINEERING?
Yes, this goes hand-in-hand with menu development to translate that great menu into a profitable bottom line. Many factors go into this but it all starts with great recipes and proper costing. I will analyze item quantities & margins in correspondence to popularity & profitability to effectively plan a menu which is well positioned and impactful to your restaurant’s profitability.
ARE YOU ABLE TO RELOCATE FOR CONSULTING?
Yes, depending on the length of time and other commitments. I am legally able to work & consult throughout Canada.
I am open to international work as well depending on the terms and approval of all necessary work permits & travel documents.
ARE YOU ABLE TO CREATE TRAINING PROGRAMS & MANUALS?
Yes, I have extensive background in training programs and manual creation. This is your playbook for your business so there are many layers which go into creating these; please reach out to find out more and how I can help you with this process.
DO YOU DO CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT?
Yes, I am able to work with you on this. Over our time we will meet to discuss the “big picture,” from business plan thru branding, to create you a concept that meets your needs.
WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU IN OUR MARKETING & BRANDING, IS THAT POSSIBLE?
Yes, this is possible. I love to work with my clients to be a part of their brand and form long last relationships.
Use of myself in marketing & branding is subject to an agreement specifically detailing all forms of use. Any and all use of the “Chef Pigot” name/brand must have written approval.
DO YOU HIRE ADDITIONAL HELP?
Depending on the project and project needs, I have a number of connections in all layers of restaurant support, supply & execution.