The Situation
Launch of Il Pastaio’s alcohol-free sister concept, requiring a full seasonal menu across breakfast, lunch and dinner and a kitchen team built and managed from opening.
The Mission
Join the pre-opening team as sous chef, owning seasonal menu planning and running a 17-strong kitchen team.
What Was Done
Menu & Concept
- Seasonal menu planning across breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Costing and menu engineering
Team & Operations
- Managed a kitchen team of 17
- Pre-opening setup and ongoing kitchen operations
The Results
Steady, high-volume monthly sales sustained across the concept’s daily service.
AED 395K–460K
Average Monthly Sales
AED 510K
Highest Monthly Sales