“Coffee alone doesn’t carry the café—food completes the experience.”

With nearly 10 years in the restaurant, catering, and corporate café world, I know that coffee shops thrive when their food programs are just as intentional as their drinks. From brunch menus and pastry case curation to kitchen layouts and vendor partnerships, I offer hands-on guidance to bring your café’s food and beverage strategy to life.

Food Safety, Compliance & Operations

Safe food is good food. As a ServSafe Certified consultant, I offer:

  • Food handling and sanitation guidance aligned with local health codes

  • Staff training on labeling, cross-contamination prevention, and clean zones

  • SOPs for food prep, storage, and display

  • Checklists and tools to maintain compliance during inspections

  • Support for establishing or improving catering or wholesale prep operations

Clean, clear systems build trust — with both customers and your team.

Menu Development & Culinary

You do not have to do it all, you just have to do it well.

I help cafés and coffee shops craft food programs that reflect their brand, meet customer needs, and boost revenue.

  • Full menu development (savory, sweet, seasonal offerings)

  • Grab-and-go case curation and rotation

  • Sourcing and collaborating with local bakers and food vendors

  • Signature item creation and coffee pairing recommendations

  • Catering menu support for events, pop-ups, and wholesale add-ons

My network of trusted food entrepreneurs and small-batch producers ensures your menu is elevated, consistent, and locally supported.


Kitchen & Bar Design Consulting

A good menu is only as good as your kitchen can execute it.

With hands-on experience designing and managing cafés with high-volume service, I advise on:

  • Back-of-house layout for optimal speed, safety, and workflow

  • Equipment selection and budget-conscious recommendations

  • Bar and prep area design for both food and espresso integration

  • Storage, refrigeration, and organizational systems for efficiency

  • Vendor and supply chain guidance for scaling operations

Whether you are building out your first shop or reworking a tight space, I help make your kitchen work smarter, not just harder.

Ready to elevate your cafe’s food and beverage game?

Let’s turn your kitchen into a profit center and your menu into a customer magnet.