Concept development
Helping your vision come to life is what we do best. We meticulously design each space with efficiency and feel in mind. Whether you have a new concept or you’re reinvigorating an old one, we know it can be overwhelming and often times hard to know where to start. Let us be a part of your team and help you develop a concept that focuses on creating a guest experience that lasts.
Budgeting
From equipment and construction to salaries and menu engineering, Octo has experience in both. We work with you and your team to understand your needs, identify your price point and learn your business goals so that we can offer realistic solutions that align with your bottom line. Our number one goal is to open concepts that are profitable for our partners.
Training
Identifying culturally appropriate talent can be one of the hardest parts of opening and/or running a hospitality concept. Your team will make or break how people feel about your space. We help you identify, hire and train key players so that you can focus on the business itself. Hiring, educating and retaining a happy, structured and motivated team is our sweet spot.
Labor Efficiency
Setting the correct staffing levels and salaries for your team is crucial, especially as a new establishment. Let us take our experience of working with 10 to 200+ employee teams to correctly set your labor pro forma.
Menu Analysis
A menu is so much more than a style of food or quality of product. Even with experienced Chef’s on board, it’s important to think realistically while thinking creatively. We create a pricing structure that determines the true value of your dishes. The effectiveness of a menu is more important than just the dishes you serve, it’s about the design and delivery that will attract your guests.
Operations
Setting standards and holding your team accountable for them is key to being an effective operator. Teaching your team the “why” behind your process is one of the best ways to keep your operation running smoothly. We set up your establishment with SOP’s for FOH and BOH and hold them accountable as team leaders. A team that depends on each other operates well together.
Brand
Building a hospitality concept is one thing but creating a lasting experience is another. We partner with brand specialists to deliver a brand experience that resonates with your guests. You want to be memorable, consistent and known for that special something. It’s our job to help you identify that and carry it through the whole experience. From the look and feel of your space, the design of your menu and online presence to your team dynamic and follow through, we are here to breathe life into your brand.
consulting
Are you new to this and have little experience? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have a vision but don’t have the time or team to bring it to life? Are you making sales but not making money? We’ve seen it all and are here to help. Things like unmotivated teams, menu engineering, operational issues, or simply need an experienced mentor to help you through the process, our purpose is to help concepts find profitable solutions. Whether you need us in the beginning, during or after, we can be with you every step of the way.
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Other services
SWOT Analysis
Restaurant Renovation Design
P&L Analysis
Operational Structure
Team Building Exercises
Motivational Speaking
Operational Assessment
Secret Shopping
Market Analysis
Food Photography
Leadership Development
General Hospitality Consulting
Content Creation
Menu Design
Website Design & Development
Brand Workshops & Implementation
Equipment Selection
Layout & Environmental Design