Restaurant Operational Diagnostics
You may see several pressures at once: uneven sales, staffing strain, or costs that leave less room than expected. An operational diagnostic helps you examine the connections before you choose where to spend time and money.
A decision worth examining
This work starts with a decision you need to make. You might be weighing a change to opening hours, trying to understand a cost increase, or deciding which operating problem to address first. Michael brings your perspective into the analysis so the findings reflect how your restaurant runs.
The review
Depending on the scope, Michael can examine sales summaries, cost categories, staffing patterns, and the processes behind them. He checks which periods and locations you can compare, identifies gaps in the records, and discusses assumptions with you. A busy week, a closure, or a change in how you record costs can affect the interpretation.
Questions to bring
- Which parts of the operation need a closer review before you act?
- Do sales, staffing, and cost records cover comparable periods?
- Which constraints can you change, and which need a different plan?
The work you can agree on
A scoped diagnostic can include a written findings brief, a list of assumptions and data gaps, and an action roadmap. You and Michael agree on the decisions to support, the records to use, and the deliverables before work begins. You retain responsibility for business decisions and implementation.
Start with the context
The Pass is Michael Park’s consulting practice, based in Southern California and open to working with independent operators beyond it. For the first conversation, share a short description of your restaurant and the decision you face. Keep financial records, employee details, and guest information out of the inquiry form. Michael will discuss scope and data handling with you before requesting records.
Discuss your restaurant