ABOUT US

WE ARE MOOTZ CONSULTING

Our mission is to transform food and beverage operations into profitable and thriving centers,
saving time and resources for our clients.

We are a full-service restaurant and hospitality consulting firm made up of sommeliers, cicerones, operators, market researchers, financial analysts & hospitality & restaurant experts dedicated to providing tangible solutions to enhance your Food and Beverage operations.

Our areas of focus are Food and Beverage Operations,
Task Force and Concept Support and Asset Management.

IN SHORT
WE BRING IT ALL TO THE TABLE

WHO WE ARE

JOHN MOOTZ

Principal

Email: jmootz@mootzconsulting.net

RAFE GABEL

Principal

Email: rgabel@mootzconsulting.net

Oona

OONA WONG-DANDERS

Hospitality Management Expert │
Food and Beverage Consultant

Email: oona@mootzconsulting.net

WHAT WE DO

We look at the world around you and determine how your business
and brand can make the most impact in the marketplace

 

We’ll help you fine-tune the details of your food service model. We are a team of industry experts who ensure your restaurant thrives as a profit center. From consulting on the details of your food and beverage program, to managing recruitment, training, and organization, we’re with you every step of the way.

NEW CONCEPT
FROM THE GROUND UP

Through decades of experience, data analysis, and management guidance, we assemble all of the ingredients for developing a successful hospitality business.

CONCEPT LAUNCH
OPENING SUPPORT

We roll up our sleeves and dig in. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Whether you need some expert advice and review of your already developed concept, or are in need of some extra hands, we have the resources to ensure a successful launch.

EXISTING CONCEPT
IN NEED OF OPTIMIZATION

Our team conducts an audit and identifies opportunities for turning an
underperforming operation into a profit center.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
PUT OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS TO WORK

We provide exceptional solutions to your leadership needs. Our team of professional F&B operators can assist your property both for long term and short term needs.

ASSET MANAGEMENT
LET US DO THE PLANNING

We work directly with our clients to understand their objectives. In doing so, we plan and manage F&B assets, budgets, and capital projects. In short, we save our clients time and drive value to your F&B operations.

 

PROJECTS

With varied experience in hospitality and restaurants, all members of our team have worked closely together for a number of years. We work in lock-step together, pairing right brain pragmatism with left brain creative genius, to deliver holistic and sound solutions vetted across all aspects of the operation. Through our work and world travels, we have gained a deep understanding of the mindset and motivations of modern travelers, as reflected in our portfolio of truly unique projects.

Some of our projects include:

  • Colonial Williamsburg Taverns | Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Curio Omaha | Omaha, Nebraska
  • Conrad Chicago | Chicago Illinois
  • Doubletree Hotel Park City – The Yarrow | Park City, Utah
  • Fairmont Calgary | Calgary, Alberta
  • Fairmont Empress | Victoria, British Columbia
  • Four Seasons Aviara | Carlsbad, California
  • Four Seasons Orlando | Orlando, Florida
  • Hotel Indigo | Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Hotel Indigo | St. Louis, Missouri
  • Hotel Sorella | Kansas City, Missouri
  • Hyatt Grand SFO | San Francisco, California
  • Hotel Winters | Sacramento Area, California
  • Kimpton Monaco | Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Kimpton Palomar | San Diego, California
  • Kimpton Palomar | Phoenix, Arizona
  • Kimpton Taconic Hotel | Manchester Village, Vermont
  • Kimpton The Rowan Hotel | Palm Springs, CA
  • Kimpton The Sawyer Hotel | Sacramento, California
  • Kimpton The Everly Hotel | Hollywood, California
  • Presidio Social Club | San Francisco, California
  • San Francisco Redevelopment Agency | San Francisco, California
  • Sofitel Washington, DC | Washington, DC
  • Marriott Proprietary Concepts | Worldwide
  • The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort | Scottsdale, Arizona
  • The Ritz Carlton | Lake Tahoe, California
  • The Virgin Hotel | San Francisco, California
  • The Williamsburg Inn | Williamsburg, Virginia
  • The Williamsburg Lodge Marriott
    Autograph Collection | Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Tratto | San Francisco, California
  • W Downtown Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia
  • W Washington DC | Washington, D.C.
  • Westin Alexandria | Alexandria, Virginia

CASE STUDIES

Tratto At
The Marker

Launched programs that are on-concept and priced to reflect perceived value and cost of goods. Introduced seasonal variation and lighter fare and vegetarian options, which are necessary for competing in the San Francisco market. Expanded hours of operations and offerings to include happy hour, lunch, and brunch.

The Inn At Colonial Williamsburg

We conducted an audit and delivered a comprehensive strategic plan to outline the key opportunities and initiatives for transforming the F&B operations not only at The Inn, but all of Colonial Williamsburg, inclusive of the Historic Taverns.

CONTACT US

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Main Office
3418 154th St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
831-238-4676
contact@mootzconsulting.net

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