Massimo Montone

About the Author

Massimo’s career has grown up through the restaurant world, starting as a waiter through to high-end restaurant openings within an operational management capacity. This depth of experience has allowed him to understand the business from both a guest’s needs to what a team needs, giving him the benefit of an all-rounded view and approach to problem solving.

How to Choose the Right Suppliers for Your Restaurant

By Massimo Montone | Operations , Restaurant Consultant , Start up

How to Choose the Right Suppliers for Your RestaurantRestaurants primarily rely on two factors to ensure their success: their customers and the quality of their food. However, the number of customers you get and whether they stay loyal to your business largely depends on your restaurant management. One aspect of management is finding the best […]

A Guide to Training New Restaurant Staff

By Massimo Montone | Operations , Restaurant Consultant

A Guide to Training New Restaurant StaffTraining your restaurant staff is vital if you want your restaurant to become successful. They are at the forefront of your customer’s dining experience. So, effective training can go a long way in making your restaurant unique and keeping your customers happy.Training your staff is undoubtedly a time-consuming investment—one […]

Handy Tips to Start Your Home-Based Restaurant

By Massimo Montone | Restaurant Consultant , Start up

Handy Tips to Start Your Home-Based RestaurantIf you’ve been blessed with the ability to cook great food, you’ve probably been asked to start a business more than once. Food-related businesses never go out of style, whether you’re dealing with normal circumstances or even a pandemic.If you’ve decided to start a home-based restaurant, you’ve already taken […]

7 Tips for Hiring the Right Staff for Your Restaurant

By Massimo Montone | Human Resources , Restaurant Consultant

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7 Tips for Hiring the Right Staff for Your RestaurantEvery restaurant is unique in some or many ways. Therefore, hiring the right staff for your restaurant (your being the operative word) is a critical step in making your business successful. Your restaurant staff members are your most valuable assets. They are responsible for the food, […]

6 Things You Need to Know to Create an Awesome Restaurant Menu

By Massimo Montone | Operations , Restaurant Consultant , Start up

6 Things You Need to Know to Create an Awesome Restaurant MenuDesigning a restaurant menu can look deceptively simple and easy but in reality, it can be quite a difficult task. Additionally, you cannot just list down the food you make. The menu is one of the first things that a customer will be looking […]

7 Tips to Manage Restaurant Finances in 2021

By Massimo Montone | Accounts & Financial Support , Operations , Restaurant Consultant , Start up

Restaurants should design and follow an annual budget as well as a seasonal budget.

7 Tips to Manage Restaurant Finances in 2021 One of the most challenging aspects of running a restaurant is managing your finances. After all, your ability to keep things up and running will depend on the business’s available finances. Your finances need to be in order to ensure you can pay rent, staff, suppliers, and […]

Restaurant Consultancy Jobs: What Should You Know?

By Massimo Montone | Personal Development , Restaurant Consultant

Restaurant Consultancy Jobs: What Should You Know?Restaurant consultants are professionals who are hired by owners of food establishments to fix mistakes, improve systems and provide solutions that can prevent their business from closing down. As a consultant, you will not only be responsible for providing your expertise to improve different departments in the restaurant, but […]

A Guide to Using Influencer Marketing for Your Restaurant

By Massimo Montone | Branding & Marketing , Growth , Restaurant Consultant

An image of an influencer taking a photo of food at a restaurant.

A Guide to Using Influencer Marketing for Your RestaurantSocial media influencers have become the guiding force for almost anything these days. From where to buy your next pair of shoes to where you should go to eat—you’re likely to check in with social media trends before you make a decision.That’s why; using the right influencer […]

Why is it Important to Set Goals?

By Massimo Montone | Personal Development , Restaurant Consultant

Why is it important to set goals?Having a goal enables you to focus your energies on devising ways to achieve it. When someone makes a decision and begins focusing on achieving a specific goal (and even better in a specific period of time), the powerful subconscious mind goes to work and begins playing with ideas […]

Running Restaurants After COVID-19 Recovery: Safety Checklist

By Massimo Montone | Human Resources , Operations , Restaurant Consultant

Restaurant staff will need to follow social distancing guidelines while working.

Running Restaurants After COVID-19 Recovery: Safety ChecklistOne of the industries that experienced the brunt of the impact from COVID-19 was the restaurant industry. Many food retail outlets were forced to shut down their operations when the outbreak initially occurred earlier this year. However, the country is gradually recovering from the pandemic, with many businesses resuming […]

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