◈ Homepage — http://coteconsultant.com/Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address:2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open:Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Home Improving Quality Increases Profitability Côte LLC, is a full service hospitality and restaurant consulting firm. MISE EN PLACE: EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Versed in the “elements of luxury” of a Forbes Four-Star resort and the refinement of a “Michelin-Star” dining experience, the scope and character of our services are unrivaled. A poorly managed restaurant is no different than a chef’s knife that has lost its edge. Ideas, as with entrepreneurs, often fall short, not because they lack the will or capital, but because they are absent one important qualification – practical expertise and experience. French Chefs maintain a mantra in the kitchen – “mise-en-place”. Everything in its place. Whether it be an inspired design, streamlined efficiencies, menu development, or hands on management, no matter what your business needs, Côte will help put the pieces in place to ensure your continued success. With decades of experience, the Côte team can transform your dream of owning and running a successful restaurant, bistro, brasserie, bar or nightclub into a reality. Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Increases Profitability. We can provide a complete Turn-Key Solution Package, or individual services to address your specific needs. DECADES OF EXPERIENCE ..in premier restaurant and resort operations, design, menu creation, restoration, revitalization, and full-service management. READ MORE Services Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return on Investment (ROI). Turnaround Services The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. The Côte holistic approach to staff management keeps key personnel highly motivated and improves productivity. Brand Development Services Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience. The Côte team translates and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Menu Development Services A menu that does not match the concept undermines the brand. The Côte consultant team of culinary experts has created some of the finest menus and beverage programs for fine dining restaurants, brasseries and bistros alike. Contact us Now Whatever types of questions you’ll have, feel free to get in touch with us and address them! 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Quality drives the brand, and a successful brand leads to increasing numbers of new and repeat customers. Quality in hospitality and fine dining is synonymous with refinement, planning and proper execution. These illusive terms are often referred to as an art, and yet, through years of experience, our team’s principles and unique approach have been able to hone that art into a science. Just like sharpening a chef’s knife, we continue to hone our experience into a set of proven formulas that can be applied with the proper direction to successfully run any establishment. The Côte team bring this unique know how to every project we undertake with direct hands on project management. Every project is different and each consulting service is customized to meet the particular needs, objectives, and budget of each client. Regardless of the challenge we undertake, the results are always the same – higher quality of service, increased profitability, higher visibility, and a more enduring brand. Côte offer a wide range of restaurant consulting services that focus on specific objectives with measurable outcomes. Phones: (855)268-3872 / (855)COTE-USA E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Twitter Google Plus Vimeo Youtube Cote Consultant © 2026. Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Contacts – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Contacts Home | Contacts Contacts Contacts My Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 E-mail: [email protected] We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Submit Phones: (855)268-3872 / (855)COTE-USA E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Twitter Google Plus Vimeo Youtube Cote Consultant © 2026. Contacts – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Contacts Home | Contacts Contacts Contacts My Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 E-mail: [email protected] We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Submit Phones: (855)268-3872 / (855)COTE-USA E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Twitter Google Plus Vimeo Youtube Cote Consultant © 2026. Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Team – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Team Home | Team Team Excellent Service Improves Productivity Keeping staff motivated and engaged results in a higher level of service which translate to greater customer satisfaction. We have been on the opening management teams of a number of Orange County’s most notable restaurants. Combining the talents of a charismatic Parisian businessman, a classically trained, accomplished, and well-known local chef, a sommelier who cut his teeth at the highest levels of New York City fine dining, and an international security management expert, Côte’s real-world expertise is unparalleled. Our extensive experience in Forbes Four-Star and Michelin star environments afforded our team a unique education, allowing us to isolate the rhythms and cadences that are the hallmark of the most refined and elevated dining experiences. Our multilingual team of seasoned industry veterans can assist you in creating a lasting brand, to turnaround a failing establishment, to start up a new restaurant, or to improve the profits of an existing restaurant. The Côte team the expertise and experience needed to put all the elements in place to provide for the success of your business. Phones: (855)268-3872 / (855)COTE-USA E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Twitter Google Plus Vimeo Youtube Cote Consultant © 2026. Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper Services – Cote Consultant Skip to content Full Service Hospitality and Restaurant Consulting Firm Address: 2240 University Drive, Newport Beach CA 92670 We are open: Mn-Fr: 9 am-7 pm Home About Services Team Contact Schedule Appointment Services Home | Services Services Our Motto is simple: Improving Quality Will Increase Profitability. Our team of seasoned industry veterans... can assist you to create a lasting brand, turnaround a failing establishment, start up a new restaurant, or if you are looking to improve the profits of an existing restaurant, we have the expertise to put in place all the elements of success for you. Below is a list of some of the services we offer: Auditing Services Our audits are conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts. We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of current operations to identify deficiencies and uncover any gaps that may work to undermine business growth. Next, we discuss our findings and recommendations with the client to ensure that they meet standards of reasonableness and feasibility. Our study includes a review of all documentation including; operation manuals, policy and procedures, training documents and receipt books. Côte representatives conduct onsite inspections during all hours of operation, in addition to pre-preparation, shift change and end-of-day systems. Côte will compile its findings in a written report containing detailed analysis and a series of step-by-step recommendations. The audit synopsizes all documentation developed during the period of study and includes recommendations to control risks and improve productivity, streamline efficiencies in customer service, and raise overall product quality. It will conclude with programmatic instruction and proven techniques to help front of the house and back of the house management implement changes in consultation with ownership. At the conclusion of the audit process our clients will have a clear understanding of how to improve customer satisfaction and boost both top-line and bottom-line profitability. The approach used in our audit is in accordance with the standards of the National Restaurants Association and International Hotels & Restaurant Association and Best Practices used by Michelin top rated restaurants, and world class resorts.   Startup Services The process of developing a new restaurant is a complex task. Whether you are developing a scalable concept for growth or a single-unit operation, the Côte team will guide you through the process to ensure you have the highest Return On Investment (ROI).   From understanding your vision to defining objectives and identifying key milestones, we help our clients developed a clear plan. Once a concept has been flushed out we conduct an in-depth feasibility study and market analysis. To ensure competitiveness we research the latest food trends, growing markets and successful concepts. We visit a list of “must-see” competitive and on-trend concepts in our clients’ specific markets. Each restaurant on the tour is carefully selected to provide unique lessons — from pricing strategy and décor to service touch points—and to survey the existing restaurant landscape and any potential voids in the market. Throughout this comparative process the Côte team provide operational and financial insights, and share high-level strategies and ideas that will enable our client to better conceptualize their restaurant and develop a unique competitive edge. Whether you are looking to raise $50,000.00 or 10 million dollars, you need a plan that clearly defines expenditures and projects returns. Our experts can develop a professional business plan that will get investors excited about your business. The Côte comprehensive business plan development is a key step to your success. Some of the deliverables typically produced during the Start-Up process are: • Concept Book • Financial Model • Business Plan • Space Plan • Investor Pitch Deck • Feasibility Studies • Site Selection/Analysis • Operational Plan • Layout & Floor Plan Design • Architect and General Contractor Selection • FF&E Services (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) • Selection of all Restaurant Vendors • Menu and Back of the House Development/Culinary • Front of the House Development & Training • Policies and Procedures Development & Training • Recruiting, hiring, and training of all restaurant staff. • Marketing Program Development • Selection of Point of Sale (POS) System • Financial Cost Control • Management Support These critical tools will help ensure your path to success. Turnaround Services Stabilizing an ongoing restaurant operation or turning around a drifting chain requires a combination of restaurant management experience, operations expertise, financial and marketing services and focused restaurant management leadership.   The Côte consultant team brings a proven methodology for developing management accountability, cost control systems, sales-building initiatives and debt restructuring strategies, all essential components to successful restaurant turnarounds. Our restaurant management approach creates a unified call to action among team members to execute according to sound strategies, and provides implementation support to guarantee that turnaround goals are achieved. A key to cost control is having the proper systems and technologies in place. We help our clients develop and implement systems that keep the business running in the black. The Côte restaurant turnaround team’s mission is to work closely with owners and investors to bring stability, reduce risk and improve the financial performance of each establishment. With each piece in its rightful place, Côte will meticulously remove all the obstacles in place and set your business on a path toward continued success. Management Services There’s an inescapable truth in our business: the most successful restaurant is the one with the best service. At Côte we have a holistic approach to staff management that keeps key personnel highly motivated and the most productive.     Through decades of management experience we have learned how to best select, screen and train personnel and place them in positions that are best suited to their core competency and aptitude. Our progressive training methods motivate employees to strive to do their very best while developing a sense of pride and ownership in their work. Impeccable service is at the core of the Côte culinary experiences. From server uniforms, to tableside manners and eloquence, to server knowledge, every staff member should be hand-picked and professionally trained before becoming part of a winning team. Côte offers the following human capital solutions: • Service Excellence • Employee Relations • Restaurant Pre- and Post-Opening HR Support • Management Development/Training/Assessments • Communication Systems • Policy & Compliance System Reviews • Safety Initiatives & Training • Loss Prevention & Security Brand Development Successful brands are built on a unique point of differentiation that is strongest when reinforced by all elements of the guest experience.   Whether the goal is to develop an entirely new restaurant brand, increase sales and profitability, to maximize marketing opportunities, or to repurpose an existing brand, we work closely with our clients to translate and integrate brand positioning across a concept’s food, beverage, facility and service strategies. Côte help our clients create and manage brand execution in the following ways: • Brand Identity (Logos, Color Palette, Typography, Signage, Brand Style Guide) • Brand Discovery (Setting the Vision, Articulating the Values, Defining the Culture) • Brand Strategy (Positioning, Brand Story, Naming Systems) • Brand Exper