Food and Beverage Consultant
How can a food and beverage consultant increase your profits?
Struggling with rising food costs, supplier inconsistencies, or menu items that just don’t sell? You’re not alone. Many hospitality businesses - from hotels and restaurants to cafés and bars - face these challenges daily. The good news? A Food and Beverage (F&B) Consultant can help turn these common issues into profit-driving solutions.
F&B management isn’t just about controlling costs; it’s about optimising every aspect of your operation. From strategic menu planning and supplier negotiations to waste reduction and customer experience enhancement, an expert consultant brings industry knowledge and proven strategies to improve efficiency and increase revenue.
Why do I need a food and beverage consultant?
The hospitality industry in 2025 is more competitive than ever, with inflation, supply chain disruptions, and increasing labour costs putting pressure on profitability. Simply cutting costs isn’t enough -you need a strategic approach to maximise revenue while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. That’s where a food and beverage consultant steps in, providing tailored solutions that align with your business goals.
Whether you're managing a bustling hotel restaurant or a cozy café, a food and beverage consultant can streamline operations and boost profitability. But F&B management goes beyond just cutting costs. It involves strategic menu planning, negotiating better supplier deals, and reducing waste - all crucial for protecting and growing your bottom line.
Why F&B Management is crucial for revenue growth
If you run a hospitality business, you will undoubtedly know a thing or two about managing your food and beverage costs. But what if you could take your existing knowledge and combine it with insights from an expert team, including an award-winning chef and a consultant with years of hotel revenue management experience? That partnership could unlock new opportunities for profit growth.
Small inefficiencies can add up quickly. For example, minor inconsistencies in portion sizes or supplier price fluctuations may seem insignificant at first, but over time, they can eat into your margins.
When lacking a clear strategy, hospitality businesses often experience:
- Over-ordering and excess stock - Leading to unnecessary food waste and higher operational costs.
- Poor menu design - Failing to highlight high-margin items, missing out on potential profits.
- Inconsistent pricing - Premium menu items may be undervalued, reducing profitability.
Optimising inventory, pricing, and menu design isn’t just about efficiency though, it’s the key to unlocking higher profits and long-term business success. A food and beverage consultant can bring a fresh, data-driven approach to identifying gaps, improving cost control, and refining your overall strategy.
5 key services a food & beverage consultant can provide:
- Menu engineering & pricing optimisation – Creating a profitable and customer-friendly menu.
- Cost control & waste reduction – Managing inventory and reducing unnecessary expenses.
- Supplier negotiation & procurement – Ensuring quality ingredients at the best prices.
- Customer journey & service enhancement – Working with front of house teams to improve service efficiency.
- Beverage menu development – Increasing margins through an optimised drinks menu.
How do I know if my business will benefit from an F&B consultant?
Hospitality is a busy industry, and sometimes you can’t see the coffee for the beans. Pardon the pun! But there’s a clear link between efficient operations and increased revenue, meaning that improving the efficiency of your business will result in safeguarding your profits and ensuring the long-term success of your operation.
Imagine a restaurant with an annual turnover of £800,000. Using effective F&B management tools, a small 1% reduction in food costs could add an extra £8,000 to the bottom line - without increasing sales. It’s a no-brainer!
Providing an external perspective on how you manage your food and beverage costs, the dedicated team at Octopus Revenue can support you in growing your profits and your business.
Ready to get started? Book a no obligation discussion with our expert food and beverage consultancy service team today.
