RYSE hospitality

09/10/2025

Why am I called a restaurant alchemist? see for yourself...
Let me aid you in not just building your dream, but making its success a viable reality.

09/08/2025

If you’re building or remodeling a restaurant space, check out this article I wrote on the PRE-CONSTRUCTION process.
You can find the Article on or the link on my website in my blog, articles, and media section

An uncomfortable truth: Many restaurant failures happen before they even open. Those post-opening restaurant challenges often stem from decisions made before construction even begins.
Step 1: Start with the why, not the what
Step 2: Brand first, or regret it later
Step 3: Match the concept to the capital
Step 4: Align with the community, not just the market
Step 5: The business plan
Step 6: Choose a space that matches the vision
Step 7: Assemble the right team
Step 8: Permitting reality
Pre-construction is where you prevent problems, not where you rush. You can adjust layouts and reprint menus, but if your location is wrong, your brand is weak, or your build doesn’t match your budget, fixes become much more difficult.
Make every decision with intention. This is where it counts.

12/07/2024

Crushed these science experiment burgers from - absolutely loving the creativity and flavor matching. They were all amazing, but the Jalapeño Kimchi was the winner lb

11/29/2024

San Francisco Coffee Tour

11/03/2024

Great night of cupping Panamanian Geishas with AJ & . ☕️

03/24/2020

Some thoughts for restaurant operators and managers as we head into this unprecedented time.

In these tough times, now more than ever the world needs our hospitality. This uncertain and rapidly changing landscape has fear on the rise. We see panic and irrational behaviors emerging from our communities and neighbors. Making it all the more critical that this is our time to shine.  We didn.....

08/08/2019

Discipline or curbing unwanted behaviors shouldn't be that difficult.
The proper way to discipline, write up and perform corrective action.
How to discipline your staff without liability and by getting the maximum results

1- be even and balanced, applying every rule to every person, every time. - have clearly defined rules and consequences.
2-Praise or corrective action - Coaching at each instance of discipline. discipline w/out coaching is just an empty scare tactic.
3- Be professional and speak softly, you have the big stick
4- clear and communication- have clearly defined rules and consequences
5- follow-up and make sure they understand

07/12/2018

Incentives ideas that work!
- reinforce positive behavior or training.
- sell more through upselling and suggestive selling.
- refer quality potential team members.
- push a certain product or item.
- increase your staff members’ quality of service.
- expand your restaurant staffs’ product knowledge.

Use these 13 ideas for restaurant employee incentive programs to motivate your restaurant staff in unique and effective ways.

07/06/2018

Equipment sale in Long Beach!!