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managing partner salary profit12/22/2011Jeffrey Summers
doctor's note to return to work12/1/2011Jeffrey Summers
doctor's note to return to work11/29/2011Jeffrey Summers
restaurant rules and regulations for OR.10/27/2011Jeffrey Summers
Executive Chef Interference8/1/2011Jeffrey Summers
why only restaurants?7/13/2011Mike Handy
Help7/11/2011Jeffrey Summers
Help7/10/2011Jeffrey Summers
Help7/9/2011Jeffrey Summers
US food distribution2/7/2011Jeffrey Summers
Fee to Restaurants and selling the idea to them11/26/2010Mike Handy
with holding credit card tips11/2/2010Jeffrey Summers
serving 250 people7/8/2010Jeffrey Summers
RDS competition7/1/2010Mike Handy
Chef Compensation6/28/2010Jeffrey Summers
Pastry Chef/Baker Versus Line Cook/Saute/Sous Chef/Cook: Who Earns More?6/13/2010Jeffrey Summers
Withholding tips?6/6/2010Jeffrey Summers
Call Center5/27/2010Mike Handy
lobster cheese stew recipe5/6/2010Ginger Moreno
signing restaurants4/30/2010Mike Handy
Improve my business really high asap4/11/2010Ginger Moreno
Career Interview3/26/2010Ginger Moreno
fees charged and merchant account3/12/2010Mike Handy
Demographics2/10/2010Mike Handy
fajitas11/14/2009Ginger Moreno
new job11/6/2009Jeffrey Summers
new job11/6/2009Jeffrey Summers
Waitressing / Serving8/27/2009Jeffrey Summers
Starting a Barbecue Buffet Restaurant7/27/2009Jeffrey Summers
investor7/25/2009Jeffrey Summers
RDS7/13/2009Mike Handy
what software do i need6/22/2009Mike Handy
what insurance companies??6/22/2009Mike Handy
signing the restaurants6/20/2009Mike Handy
Signing the restaurant6/20/2009Mike Handy
job as operational manager of upscale restaurant6/13/2009Jeffrey Summers
school6/3/2009Ginger Moreno
Starting a home cooking business4/6/2009Chef Wendy Perry
question about reservation verbage3/16/2009Jeffrey Summers
chef career2/10/2009Chef Wendy Perry
schooling2/8/2009Jeffrey Summers
How to tell if your meat is freezer burned1/18/2009Ginger Moreno
Opening a personal chef business1/17/2009Chef Wendy Perry
home-cooking topic related1/11/2009Ginger Moreno
home-cooking topic related1/9/2009Ginger Moreno
starting my own business12/4/2008Ginger Moreno
slow days12/3/2008Jeffrey Summers
Christmas promotion11/4/2008Jeffrey Summers
Home dessert business11/3/2008Chef Wendy Perry
Starting a Fast food Business10/28/2008Jeffrey Summers
Menu pricing10/24/2008Jeffrey Summers
wages, mistakes, and tips10/21/2008Jeffrey Summers
how much10/20/2008Chef Wendy Perry
Cooking from Home Business10/14/2008Ginger Moreno
Remoddeling/reno'ing a pool hall10/9/2008Jeffrey Summers
Cooking10/7/2008Chef Wendy Perry
General Manager Salaries10/6/2008Jeffrey Summers
Chef bonus/ salary structure9/30/2008Jeffrey Summers
restaurant delivery service9/28/2008Mike Handy
Can you charge a server for mistakes?8/18/2008Jeffrey Summers
starting out8/13/2008Chef Wendy Perry
Food suplies control8/12/2008Jeffrey Summers
selling foods made in home kitchens7/23/2008Jeffrey Summers
freezing half-prepped food7/14/2008Chef Wendy Perry
freezer burn7/13/2008Chef Wendy Perry
Question about selling home cooked meals7/8/2008Ginger Moreno
restructuring7/2/2008Jeffrey Summers
Small Catering Business6/29/2008Chef Wendy Perry
marketing ideas for pizza restaurant5/20/2008Jeffrey Summers
the disadvantages of RDS5/18/2008Mike Handy
marketing ideas for pizza restaurant5/18/2008Jeffrey Summers
How could increase sale and drive customer in5/17/2008Jeffrey Summers
Finding a balance5/9/2008Jeffrey Summers
Hawaiian BBQ3/29/2008Aaron Allen
Starting Ezy-E's Takeout Delivery3/19/2008Mike Handy
Restuarant Turnover2/9/2008Aaron Allen
Organizational Turnover2/9/2008Jeffrey Summers
Restuarant Turnover2/9/2008Aaron Allen
organizational chart1/21/2008Jeffrey Summers
Where to begin on trying to open my own small restaurant1/20/2008Aaron Allen
is it too late?1/9/2008Aaron Allen
Packaging12/24/2007Chef Wendy Perry
Apprenticeship/Culinary school12/8/2007Aaron Allen
coach others in job skills11/21/2007Jeffrey Summers
low sales11/18/2007Aaron Allen
Opening a Mexican Restaurant11/17/2007Mike Handy
Restaurants and Charity10/9/2007Aaron Allen
Pls senior Moreno your help10/8/2007Ginger Moreno
How to Know if A personal Chef is needed in my area10/3/2007Chef Wendy Perry
Pls senior Moreno your help10/3/2007Ginger Moreno
Starting a Restaurant Business9/25/2007Aaron Allen
owner/managers salary9/19/2007Jeffrey Summers
owner/managers salary9/15/2007Jeffrey Summers
Menu R&D8/8/2007Jeffrey Summers
opening a restaurant...education?8/6/2007Aaron Allen
Opening a mexican fast food chain in london8/1/2007Jeffrey Summers
opening a bakery7/29/2007Jeffrey Summers
Foodservice management7/20/2007Jeffrey Summers
Starting my own home Party baking business.6/20/2007Chef Wendy Perry
Opening a bakery5/22/2007Jeffrey Summers
Opening a Restaurant5/17/2007Aaron Allen
Opening a Restaurant5/17/2007Aaron Allen
Potential bakery5/16/2007Aaron Allen
Love of baking5/12/2007Aaron Allen
catering business5/4/2007Chef Wendy Perry
High school aspiring chef4/30/2007Aaron Allen
cooking and restaurant management4/23/2007Aaron Allen
Starting my at home cooking business4/10/2007Ginger Moreno
Paella & cost1/24/2007Ginger Moreno
where to start1/15/2007Aaron Allen
ummmmm...1/15/2007Chef Wendy Perry
Public Relations1/5/2007Aaron Allen
cooking frozen lobster1/1/2007Aaron Allen
Personal Chef Services12/2/2006Chef Wendy Perry
Members Bar/restaurant11/29/2006Aaron Allen
tip pools11/27/2006Aaron Allen
i love cooking11/3/2006Chef Wendy Perry
Restaurant Management10/30/2006Aaron Allen
Career Questions10/26/2006Chef Wendy Perry
restaurant opening10/21/2006Aaron Allen
carreer8/11/2006Aaron Allen
getting started8/8/2006Chef Wendy Perry
How to get more customers7/29/2006Aaron Allen
Some restaurant techniques7/28/2006Aaron Allen
spanish cooking w/bags7/26/2006Ginger Moreno
ideal no. of waiters7/12/2006Ginger Moreno
ideal no. of waiters7/12/2006Aaron Allen
Substitution6/6/2006Chef Wendy Perry
PERSONAL CHEF5/18/2006Chef Wendy Perry
should or shouldnt??11/3/2005Aaron Allen
waitress procedure9/22/2005Aaron Allen
chocolate and sugar sculptures3/21/2005Chef Wendy Perry
Freezer Burn3/11/2005Ginger Moreno
Freezer Burn3/11/2005Chef Wendy Perry
Centralizing Purchasing Responsibilities1/8/2005Aaron Allen
Resturants in the U.S.12/7/2004Aaron Allen
200 most important Chefs12/7/2004Aaron Allen
Restaurant marketing ideas?10/17/2004Aaron Allen
college?8/21/2004Aaron Allen
Making Cakes4/9/2004Chef Wendy Perry
making a cake4/9/2004Ginger Moreno
Corn starch on wings4/5/2004Chef Wendy Perry
Opening a Bakery9/18/2002Gino Martorana
Italian Resturant food cost2/23/2002Gino Martorana
Personal Chef?10/11/2001Ginger Moreno
herb oils?4/23/2001jp
Getting Started (on-the-side)4/14/2001Candy Wallace
Apprenticeship???3/23/2001Chris Walsh
Career move3/9/2001Dennis A. Duck
Front and Back Knack2/27/2001Dennis A. Duck
Ageless Debate2/26/2001Dennis A. Duck
Cooking Methods2/19/2001Dennis A. Duck
Looking for a Culinary Mentor1/17/2001Chef Wendy Perry
opening a bar/restaurant1/15/2001Chris Walsh
opening a bar/restaurant1/15/2001Dennis A. Duck
Cooking with dried tomatoes & mushrooms1/13/2001Chef Wendy Perry
online ordering of Food et al..1/2/2001Dan Scheffki
spice measure12/6/2000jp
a stupid question11/30/2000Chris Walsh
Recipe11/26/2000jp
Started11/13/2000Chris Walsh
Unique question, have you ever heard of dango?10/12/2000jp
recruitment agencies9/24/2000Dennis A. Duck
Starting My Own Personal Chef Business8/16/2000Candy Wallace
College Education8/13/2000Chris Walsh
Certified Cook5/15/2000Dan Scheffki

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I am the Founder & Owner of Summers Hospitality Group. We have over 300 years of successful experience in operating and consulting with chain, franchise and independent restaurant & hotel operators around the world. Check us out on the web for more information at http://SHGWW.com or call us toll free at 888-9988-SHG(744).

Experience

We have experience on any topic related to the restaurant & hospitality industry - from Menu R&D, Menu Engineering, Marketing Strategies, New Store Openings, P&L Analysis, Lease Negotiations, Staffing, Policies & Procedures, Building & Design, Site Location, Branding, PR & Promotions, Multi-Unit Development, and any other area effecting the operation of your business.

Organizations
The National Restaurant Association. The Society of Hospitality Management. The Gerson Lehrman Leisure & Lodging Council The Professional Business Coaches Alliance The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Several state restaurant & hotel associations.

Publications
My articles and opinion pieces have been featured on several industry websites, magazines, blogs and forums including: The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, RestaurantOwner.com, RestaurantEdge.com, FoodService.com, RestaurantReport.com, Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine, Money Mgazine, American Express' Briefing Newsletter, Nation's Restaurant News, 22 State Restaurant Association Magazines, and much more.

Education/Credentials
I hold degrees in Economics, English, Culinary Arts and industry certifications in Hospitality Management and Restaurant & Catering Management.

Past/Present Clients
Here's a list of some of the brands we have worked with: Hardee's Super X Drug Stores Connie's Pizza Burger King Chili's Long John Silver's The Purple Sage Bistro Applebee's Shoney's T.G.I. Friday's Century 21 House of Realty La Dolce Vita Pastries & Catering Wal Mart 5 Seasons Sports Clubs Wendy's Bennigan's Riverside Publishing Godfather's Pizza Ovations Dining & Entertainment Romaine's Stew's Microbrewery & Eatery Xerox Food Service Double D's Sourdough Pizza and literally hundreds of other Independent Operations.

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