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OUR TEAM AT RESTAURANT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc.
Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. is proud to offer our clients one of the strongest advisory teams in the country.
Some of the people listed on this page provide outside, third-party functions that Restaurant Consulting Services (RCSI) may not directly provide or be responsible for, such as brokerage, legal or insurance.
If you would
Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. is proud to offer our clients one of the strongest advisory teams in the country.
Some of the people listed on this page provide outside, third-party functions that Restaurant Consulting Services (RCSI) may not directly provide or be responsible for, such as brokerage, legal or insurance.
If you would like to contact any of the people listed, kindly send us a quick note and we are happy to provide their contact information.
Kevin Moll, President
Kevin is an accomplished hospitality executive with 39 years of industry seasoning. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and is the first point of contact for new clients. He is a confidant for restaurant owners and hospitality operators worldwide and an acknowledged expert in all aspects of the foodservice business. Widely r
Kevin is an accomplished hospitality executive with 39 years of industry seasoning. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and is the first point of contact for new clients. He is a confidant for restaurant owners and hospitality operators worldwide and an acknowledged expert in all aspects of the foodservice business. Widely regarded as an industry authority on all types of restaurant and foodservice related matters, he is frequently called upon by leading media for his insights - including being featured on ABC News, “Nightline.” Author of two books and contributing writer for many trade publications, he has been a multi-unit restaurant owner/operator, directed the foodservice on the 1984 World’s Fair Site - orchestrating meal functions for up to 5,000 people, and founder of the global brand, "Mystery Shoppers." He currently sits on three boards and is an avid traveler, dual-sport motorcyclist and saltwater fisherman. Kevin and his family reside in Denver, Colorado.
Mike Lawinski, Restaurant Consultant
Kyle Walker, Restaurant Consultant
Mike is a seasoned operator and entrepreneur who is an expert in everything hospitality. His professional pursuits have helped him gain an expertise in breweries, hotels, restaurants, bars, catering services, food truck operations, large scale functions & events, Consumer Packaged Goods, beverage sales, and distribution networks. He speci
Mike is a seasoned operator and entrepreneur who is an expert in everything hospitality. His professional pursuits have helped him gain an expertise in breweries, hotels, restaurants, bars, catering services, food truck operations, large scale functions & events, Consumer Packaged Goods, beverage sales, and distribution networks. He specializes in creating memorable experiences through food and beverage as well as achieving financial success for clients through strategic planning and targeted marketing programs. Mike is known for his sharp focus on improving performance and works through every aspect of a business to achieve residual gains from places least expected. He is a seasoned BOH operator who has designed complex kitchen operations, created countless menus from recipe guides to costing, and is an expert in procurement. He has created brands that have achieved a national footprint, oversaw design and buildout for numerous concepts. With almost three decades of experience and passion for all thing’s hospitality, he prides himself on the coaching and development of the people who run the day to day – whether server or CEO. In the rare occasions when he’s not busy with client matters, you can find him on a Colorado ski slope or volleyball court with his kids.
Kyle Walker, Restaurant Consultant
Kyle Walker, Restaurant Consultant
Kyle is a focused and proven professional who goes above and beyond in everything he does. He is in high demand with clients of Restaurant Consulting Services for good reason – he brings three decades of hotel, fine dining, and catering/home delivery expertise to the table. He earned his BS degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales U
Kyle is a focused and proven professional who goes above and beyond in everything he does. He is in high demand with clients of Restaurant Consulting Services for good reason – he brings three decades of hotel, fine dining, and catering/home delivery expertise to the table. He earned his BS degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University, graduated Cum Laude. Kyle is the former executive chef of the AAA Four-Diamond, Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa in Jackson Hole, WY. His career path included several hotels and resorts before joining Sage Hospitality as Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Operations and Task Force Director of Operations. He went on to own his own full-service restaurant in Evergreen, Colorado, rebranding from an Italian to a Mexican concept with exceptional recognition and a 40% increase in first year sales becoming a local favorite and destination spot. On the rare occasion that he’s not working or putting out fires, he can be found in the Rocky Mountains with his wife and daughters.
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Certified Executive Chef, Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Culinary Administrator. Chef Jeremy has won multiple international medals in culinary competitions including the Culinary World Cup and the 2016 Culinary Olympics. He is quadruple certified by the American Culinary Federation and he brings a
Certified Executive Chef, Certified Executive Pastry Chef, Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Culinary Administrator. Chef Jeremy has won multiple international medals in culinary competitions including the Culinary World Cup and the 2016 Culinary Olympics. He is quadruple certified by the American Culinary Federation and he brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and skill to the table. A long history of working in all aspects of the culinary field, from fine dining to polished casual, quick serve to pop-ups, his focus for more than 20 years has always been on trend setting menu developments, staff training, system/program development and controlling cost to achieve aggressive margins. His unique style will enhance your culinary operations, engage your employees and drive new sales & profits all while delighting every guest.
Preston Rideout, Liquor Operations Consultant
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Preston Rideout is one of America’s leading bar operations experts with 21 years of experience opening, operating and owning bars, nightclubs and restaurants across America, the Bahamas and in Mexico. His expertise is highly regarded among casino executives, distillers, bar owners, architects and nightclub management companies. Whether it
Preston Rideout is one of America’s leading bar operations experts with 21 years of experience opening, operating and owning bars, nightclubs and restaurants across America, the Bahamas and in Mexico. His expertise is highly regarded among casino executives, distillers, bar owners, architects and nightclub management companies. Whether it’s working with a small tavern or an extravagant club operation, his methodology is straight forward. He identifies problems, provides solutions and creates operating systems. Over the past two decades, he’s climbed his way to the top by throwing 2,000 person parties, managing multi-unit high volume Vegas nightclubs, regionally directing multi-state restaurant and bar operations, conducting forensic accounting audits, redesigning bars for maximum ergonomics and providing consulting. Preston is the bar expert you can count on when you need a great outcome!
Logan Ripley, Robotics and Automation Expert
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Logan Ripley, Robotics and Automation Expert
Logan is the Denver-based, VP of Hospitality Sales for United Robotics Group and has been in the Automation industry for 15+ years and has extensive restaurant management experience also. With this firsthand knowledge and understanding of the industry, he helps restaurants run smoother, faster and more efficiently while solving labor shor
Logan is the Denver-based, VP of Hospitality Sales for United Robotics Group and has been in the Automation industry for 15+ years and has extensive restaurant management experience also. With this firsthand knowledge and understanding of the industry, he helps restaurants run smoother, faster and more efficiently while solving labor shortage issues. With a keen eye towards quick installation and setup, intuitive usage and user-friendly implementation, he specializes in solving problems through robotics and automation. Logan works with restaurants of all sizes and styles, with any kind of budget, to find a solution that will add an immediate and positive return on investment with flexible financing with purchase, lease and “as a service” options. Logan can provide or find you what you need. Considering robotics and/or automation for your business? Let Logan make your life easier!
Mike Allen, Attorney
Jeremy Abbey, CEC, CEPC, CCE, CCA Culinary Consultant
Logan Ripley, Robotics and Automation Expert
Michael K. Allen is a business law attorney who has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes with respect to entity planning and formation, and on business and real estate transaction matters. Mr. Allen has vast legal knowledge in the structuring and operations of businesses and companies in a variety of industries and sectors. Ma
Michael K. Allen is a business law attorney who has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes with respect to entity planning and formation, and on business and real estate transaction matters. Mr. Allen has vast legal knowledge in the structuring and operations of businesses and companies in a variety of industries and sectors. Many of his clients are retail and service businesses, real estate owners and developers. He is very familiar with the challenges that face a start-up company and can navigate entrepreneurs through the legal steps involved in the start-up process, including advice on founder’s stock and equity based compensation structures. Mr. Allen also has extensive experience in advising clients on ongoing management, employee policies and operation issues.
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Mr. Stapen concentrates his practice primarily in federal and state alcoholic beverage licensing, hospitality law, real estate and related commercial matters. He represents distilleries, rectifiers, breweries, wineries, importers, wholesalers, hotels, restaurants, bars, night clubs, golf courses, convenience stores and retail liquor store
Mr. Stapen concentrates his practice primarily in federal and state alcoholic beverage licensing, hospitality law, real estate and related commercial matters. He represents distilleries, rectifiers, breweries, wineries, importers, wholesalers, hotels, restaurants, bars, night clubs, golf courses, convenience stores and retail liquor stores throughout the State of Colorado in securing and protecting their liquor licenses, navigating regulatory and land use issues, in the negotiation and drafting of commercial and real estate transactions, and in the purchase/sale of their businesses.
Haylee Jordan, Branding
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Haylee Jordan is an Emmy award-winning Brand Strategist + Brand Designer. She builds strategic brands in the wellness, food + beverage, and consumer packaged goods spaces. She is passionate about the intersection of strategy and design because she believes that quality strategy leads to creative, thoughtful, and impactful brands. She hel
Haylee Jordan is an Emmy award-winning Brand Strategist + Brand Designer. She builds strategic brands in the wellness, food + beverage, and consumer packaged goods spaces. She is passionate about the intersection of strategy and design because she believes that quality strategy leads to creative, thoughtful, and impactful brands. She helps Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. clients with branding from concept to completion - ensuring that your brand is consistently differentiated and meaningful.
Phil Kubat, Commerical Real Estate, Broker
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Melissa Woo-Allen, IP and Trademark Attorney
Phil Kubat is the Principal & Managing Broker of Transworld Commercial Real Estate, a commercial real estate brokerage firm in Colorado. Under Kubat’s leadership and 15+ years of experience, stemming from roles at Transworld Commercial Real Estate (TCRE), Covenant Property Group, and CoStar, TCRE serves as a strategic partner to clients f
Phil Kubat is the Principal & Managing Broker of Transworld Commercial Real Estate, a commercial real estate brokerage firm in Colorado. Under Kubat’s leadership and 15+ years of experience, stemming from roles at Transworld Commercial Real Estate (TCRE), Covenant Property Group, and CoStar, TCRE serves as a strategic partner to clients for their commercial real estate acquisition and disposition needs. Phil specializes in Leasing & Listing Sales Representation; Tenant & Buyer Representation; Corporate, Franchise & Franchisee Location Services; Co-Brokering with Franchise & National Firms; and Office, Industrial/Flex & Retail Site Selection. As a commercial agent, Phil is responsible for providing clients with a streamlined and unparalleled service experience while providing high level strategic, advisory services.
Melissa Woo-Allen, IP and Trademark Attorney
Adam Stapen, Business and Liquor Licensing Attorney
Melissa Woo-Allen, IP and Trademark Attorney
Melissa Woo-Allen is an attorney specializing in intellectual property, trademarks and licensing.
Melissa has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes with protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including, trademark, copyrights and right of publicity. Melissa has also counseled individuals and companies with re
Melissa Woo-Allen is an attorney specializing in intellectual property, trademarks and licensing.
Melissa has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes with protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including, trademark, copyrights and right of publicity. Melissa has also counseled individuals and companies with respect to various other corporate transactional needs, including, drafting and negotiating contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, license agreements for trademarks, copyrights, and software usage, terms and conditions, and vendor agreements. She handles the IP needs for many of Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. clients.
Curt Corrado, CIC, Insurance Services
Farmers Insurance is the top insurer of restaurant businesses nationwide and Corrado Insurance Agency can handle any type of insurance you may need including workers comp, liquor liability, comprehensive business insurance coverage and much more. As a Presidents Council Agency for 12 straight years we are recognized as one of the best off
Farmers Insurance is the top insurer of restaurant businesses nationwide and Corrado Insurance Agency can handle any type of insurance you may need including workers comp, liquor liability, comprehensive business insurance coverage and much more. As a Presidents Council Agency for 12 straight years we are recognized as one of the best offices in the country at Farmers Insurance. We have 10 licensed staff people and 25 years of experience serving customers all over Colorado and are licensed in 6 other states. We have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options--whether that's auto, home, renters, business insurance and even with your personal needs as well. We are proud to be a preferred provider for Restaurant Consulting Services, Inc. clients.
Robert McLaren, Equipment Specialist
Robert McLaren, Tundra Restaurant Supply. With over 30 years of experience providing foodservice design and equipment sales to clients throughout the Denver metro area as well as the United States, Bob joined Tundra in 2012 when his company, Superior Commercial Kitchens (1997) was acquired. Bob is a Certified Food Service Professional (CF
Robert McLaren, Tundra Restaurant Supply. With over 30 years of experience providing foodservice design and equipment sales to clients throughout the Denver metro area as well as the United States, Bob joined Tundra in 2012 when his company, Superior Commercial Kitchens (1997) was acquired. Bob is a Certified Food Service Professional (CFSP), as recognized by the National Association of Food Service Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM). He has experience with both new construction and remodel projects in various segments of the industry including long-term health care, hospitality, educational facilities, and new restaurant concepts. He is a dedicated design consultant, working with customers during conceptual design and following projects through to opening day.
Rick Uzubell, Cabaret Design Group
Rick Uzubell, President.
Designing bars since 2006, Rick is a bar design expert with a focus on casinos, hotels, restaurants, and sports bars. His company, Cabaret Design Group is the industry leader in outstanding bar design – in fact, Rick is known for his mastery of the elusive “Gray Zone” known as bar design. Offering his brand of arc
Rick Uzubell, President.
Designing bars since 2006, Rick is a bar design expert with a focus on casinos, hotels, restaurants, and sports bars. His company, Cabaret Design Group is the industry leader in outstanding bar design – in fact, Rick is known for his mastery of the elusive “Gray Zone” known as bar design. Offering his brand of architectural engineering he calls “Integrated Bar Design,” Rick can solve all sorts of complex bar design challenges, combining an array of uncommon skill sets to unify the vision of the interior designer and the architect. Rick’s proudest achievements include his mastery of curved bar design using the modular bar die system, draft beer system design and steel as a core design element. An author of nearly 100 articles and 80 YouTube videos on the topic of bar design, Rick designs bars across the U.S., Canada and various offshore applications. Rick enjoys bicycling and fishing and splits his personal time between NW Indiana and with his girlfriend in the Sarasota area.
Restaurant Recruiting Pros, Inc.
Restaurant Recruiting Pros, Inc.
RRPI is a sister company to Restaurant Consulting Services. Clients use the restaurant recruiting services of RRPI because they have a "hole to fill" in their ranks. In many cases, there is no one promotable from within, and the business owner is not interested or does not have time to find the replacemen
Restaurant Recruiting Pros, Inc.
RRPI is a sister company to Restaurant Consulting Services. Clients use the restaurant recruiting services of RRPI because they have a "hole to fill" in their ranks. In many cases, there is no one promotable from within, and the business owner is not interested or does not have time to find the replacement person. That's where RRPI come in.
Clients include business owners, resort management companies or industry executives that need the position(s) filled, all while keeping the name of their business confidential. These clients are typically located all over the United States. Clients get to meet talented, fully vetted, hired ready candidates - they just hire the one they like best!
RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY RECRUITING MADE EASY & INEXPENSIVE. GOOD DECISION!
