We’re your culinary companion committed to elevating your food service venture.
Partner with us for insights that go beyond the plate.
Food Operation Challenges We’d Love to Help You With
DOUGH has transformed start-up kitchens into thriving establishments and revitalized restaurants with 6+ decades of history.
Our tailored approach bridges the gap between owners and chefs, creating systems that not only pass inspections but reflect the unique vibe of the team.
Whether you’re in the restaurant, healthcare, or education sector, DOUGH offers a per diem general manager experience to enhance every aspect of your food service operation.
Our services include:
Food Service Operations + Compliance
We design and implement systems tailored to your food establishment without disrupting everyday business and team dynamics. We’re here to make sure operations run smoothly while ensuring you’re in compliance with corporate and city/state food regulations.
- Operational efficiency
- Food safety regulations
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Health department compliance
- Kitchen workflow management
- Food handling protocols
- Corporate policy alignment
- Risk mitigation
Food Cost Analytics
Optimize your budget with our detailed food cost analysis. Using data from your operations and vendors, we identify cost-saving opportunities, compare market data and implement strategies to maximize profitability.
- Food cost management
- Vendor price comparison
- Budget optimization
- Profit margin analysis
- Waste reduction strategies
- Inventory management
- Market data insights
- Cost-saving techniques
Menu + New Product Development
Enhance your offerings with our expert menu development and vendor sourcing services, while safeguarding high-quality ingredients and efficient supply chain management.
- Menu engineering
- Ingredient sourcing
- Supply chain optimization
- Culinary innovation
- Seasonal menu design
- Vendor partnerships
- Food quality assurance
- Consumer trend analysis
Your Culinary Talent + Team
Boost your team’s performance with our strategies for employee engagement and management. We also offer employee recruitment and retention systems to help you build a productive and motivated culinary workforce.
- Employee engagement
- Culinary training programs
- Team building
- Recruitment strategies
- Talent retention
- Leadership development
- Staff productivity + incentives
- Workforce management
New Revenue Streams in Your Food Service Business
We create alternative revenue streams outside your current sales models, increasing top-line growth and enhancing overall profitability.
- Partnerships + collaborations
- Retail product development
- Pop-up events
- Online ordering systems
- Loyalty programs
- Catering services
- Delivery + takeout
- Special events planning
“DOUGH’s owner, Ben Miccinello, has been an incredible resource to our school. He provided thoughtful financial and qualitative analysis of our meal program initiative. He has also been a passionate afterschool culinary club instructor and special events caterer preparing delicious food that both staff and students enjoy.
We are excited to continue partnering with DOUGH.”
Anne Newquist
Director of Finance and Operations, San Miguel Education Center