Your Partner in Success for Food-Based Businesses
Chef Stephanie specializes in helping food businesses thrive. Whether you're launching a new venture, seeking to improve operations, or recovering from setbacks, Stephanie brings years of industry expertise to create sustainable solutions for your business.
Tailored Consulting Services to Meet Your Need
Each service listed with a brief description:
Training for Front & Back of House Teams
Enhance hospitality and perfect the steps of service for an exceptional customer experience, all while creating a culture where staff respects each others talents & value, bringing a necessary unity amongst the whole team.
Operational Systems Development
Streamline workflows across all aspects of your business for maximum efficiency. From the kitchen to the host stand to the guests tables, organized & consistent systems are necessary for a disciplined & highly productive business.
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Menu Design & Recipe Development
Craft menus that your customer deeply desires so they come back again and again. Bring in seasonal dishes to test what your market loves & encourage your cooks natural need for creativity, camaraderie and ownership by allowing creativity with specials.
Business Planning
Together I help you develop strategies for starting up or scaling sustainably.
Damage Control
Damage control is my specialty. Don't look back. Let's fix it & help you move forward. I quickly assess and resolve operational challenges, from front and back-of-house issues to compliance with health codes.
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Restaurant Opening Training
Prepare your team and operations for a successful launch.
Expansion & Sales Planning
​Strategize growth and increase profitability with expert guidance.
Expertise That Makes a Difference
Hi, I’m Chef Stephanie Chinchilla...
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from both the front and back of house. Since founding my company in 2015, I’ve been passionately dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that leave lasting impressions.
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My love for the culinary arts, wine, horticulture, and the art of hospitality fuels everything I do. My mission is to create meaningful connections with guests through innovative, personalized, and unforgettable experiences that go beyond expectations.
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Known for my calm and methodical approach to damage control, I excel in navigating fast-paced environments with precision and poise. My creative, outside-the-box problem-solving and ability to adapt strategies to shifting demands ensure that I can tackle any challenge with confidence and success.
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Let’s create something extraordinary together.
What People Are Saying About Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why do I need a business consulting service?
ANS: If you are looking up this service, it’s a fair assumption you may need guidance on some level. I encourage you to schedule a free 15 minute call so I can help guide you in your next best steps. I may suggest coaching on a more personal level to help you develop your quarterly or yearly business plans, guide you through developing a new start up or I may suggest my specialty.... damage control. If you are in the weeds and need help with damage control, I’m it.​
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Q2: How much does it cost to hire a business consultant?
ANS: ​This is a question on everyone’s list. People like to know prices, even when they don’t realize it’s something that can’t always just be quoted outright. The same applies here for consulting. Take solace in that the first 15-minute phone appointment is totally free! From there I will give a suggestion for the next step and email you with specific options, along with some pricing variables to decide upon. It’s impossible to set an exact price point as each company's needs will be unique and the duration you end up choosing my service for may change.
For over 10 years my relationships with my clients have been built on clear communication & trust with transparency. To build trust from the start, I list starting prices for all of my services right here on my website for all of my clients to see—this way you know exactly what to expect with the starting pricing. Before any work begins each client is given a contract, with clear communication established with services and prices before any work begins. You can browse any service on my website to see pricing anytime.
I offer pricing on an hourly rate and contracted tiered rates, which include a tiered pricing system offering discounts when selecting either monthly or yearly rates. The more hours & days worked within the contracted time offers a steeper discounted rate.
Q3: What industries or businesses do you specialize in?
ANS: Although I have helped a vast array of companies in a broad range of fields, my two biggest strengths are small business start-ups (in pretty much any field) and food-based business, especially: restaurants, private chef services, catering companies, food trucks, pop up shops, micro-bakeries, ghost kitchens & more.
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Q4: Do you offer a free consultation?
ANS: Yes. You can email me at support@chefchinchilla.com to schedule a free 15-minute call.​
STANDARD BUSINESS CONSULTING & COACHING RATES
First 15-Minute Phone Consultation Is Free
Working Remote Rate Per Hour: $150
Recipe development & recipe writing, business planning, systems design planning & writing, business review & more.
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Virtual Live Consulting Rate Per Hour: $150
For overall business review, menu review, planning & suggestions for growth & improvement, coaching & more.
In Person Consulting Rate Per Hour: Ranges From $200-$300
Teaching, Front & Back Of Hose Training, recipe modification training & writing, planning &
suggestions for growth, recipe testing.
Long Term Project Rates: Inquire for project estimates
Some pricing variables considered:
1. How many team members are being trained
2. Contract length terms
3. Number of hours per day/month/year contracted
4. Location of venue
5. In person or virtual events
6. Pricing for recipes developed are negotiated & contracted prior to work being started
If you are interested in a long term contract request to view my tiered pricing system which offers discounts & perks.
*Tiered system pricing is available for long term contracted rates offering a range of discounted rates from 5-35% off, plus additional perks.
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Send us an email at support@chefchinchilla.com to discuss your next event or private dining experience.
Schedule a Call
Phone calls are available by appointment. Simply text or email to set up a time to chat.
Phone
+1 949-478-3066