Restaurant & Hotel Opening Consultant
Opening a restaurant or hotel is one of the most complex things you can do. We're here to make sure it goes right.
Every stage, from start to launch.
01
Restaurant Pre-Opening Support & Project Management
We coordinate everything from concept validation through to post-launch, managing timelines, suppliers, staffing and operations so your opening lands on time, on budget and ready to trade from day one.
Site evaluation
Concept refinement
Supplier sourcing
Staffing structure
Launch strategy
Outcome
Reduced launch risk, on-time delivery and a venue that opens ready to trade.
02
Restaurant & Hotel Management Agreements
Full operational & financial management
Performance reporting
Team leadership
Guest experience oversight
Outcome
A professionally managed venue with clear accountability and long-term performance focus.
03
Retained Advisory & Ongoing Support
For clients who want continued support after launch, we work as a retained partner, available when decisions need to be made quickly and getting them right matters.
Strategic advisory
Performance reviews
Market expansion guidance
Leadership support
Outcome
Ongoing strategic support without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Who We Work With
Investors and developers launching a new restaurant or hotel who need an experienced partner on the ground. Owners preparing for a major opening who want the process properly managed. Hospitality groups moving into new markets who need local knowledge and clear accountability. Established operators who want ongoing strategic support without adding to their headcount.
We take responsibility for the outcome.
When Lumière takes on a project, we take responsibility for the outcome, not just the recommendation. Our team has opened, managed and improved venues across international markets. We know where projects go wrong, what to avoid and how to keep things on track when the pressure builds.
The earlier we're involved, the more risk we can take off the table. Tell us about your project and we'll tell you exactly how we can help.
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