Kei Gourmet

11/20/2023

Restaurant industry leaders there is not enough discussion on how we are going to move forward in the upcoming year and how harnessing the power of artificial intelligence is can change how we will operate in the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing trend that shows no signs of slowing down. As leaders in the restaurant industry, it's important to ask yourself how you're keeping up. Do you fully comprehend the potential of AI and how it can help streamline your operations, ultimately saving you time and money? By incorporating AL into your business, you can improve marketing efforts, enhance the guest experience, streamline operations, and make more informed decisions based on data analysis and forecasting. Also, by leveraging AI, you can realize cost savings through improved inventory management, reduced wastage, optimized operational efficiency, and streamlined employee management.

Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? I challenge you to embrace AI as a tool to propel your restaurant business forward, not as a threat. Start by researching the right AI technologies for your restaurant, developing an implementation roadmap, and training your staff to effectively use AI-powered solutions.

11/11/2023

That couscous risotto hits differently every time

10/29/2023

Shout out to ChefKeiona Jackson for teaching me the ways of the force with gluten free flour! I love you to the moon and back.
Y’all this gumbo is gluten free and you wouldn’t even know it if I didn’t just tell you. But I had to give an appreciation shout out to Chef Kei. She’s the best most awesome woman!

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10/23/2023

A lot of people do not agree with DariusCooks methods and choose to disagree because he's "controversial". As a chef and consultant, I agree with this post 100%. We have to operate at a standard and stop with subpar service and mediocrity. A little goes a long way, it's less expensive and more impressive to do things the correct way the first time. I watched for many years the industry that I love dearly and have invested 20 years of my life steadily declining. It's not an embarrassment to ask for help it's the smartest thing you can do for your business. I am not an advocate for culinary school, because some of the greats never attended. However, I do advocate that it's your responsibility as a food entrepreneur to educate yourself, perfect your craft, find a mentor, or hire a consultant. Being a good or great cook is not the only requirement when operating a food business, help is needed, no it's required; because if all you know is what you taught yourself that's all you know. If it isn't feasible to hire a consultant at this time at least perform a SWOT analysis on your business, learn and understand your food cost, create systems, create precise recipes, cross-utilize products, and streamline your menu. The majority of the things I've mentioned can be done with your food supplier. Sysco for instance has tools that will assist with food cost and inventory.

10/15/2023

Feeding people is my love language❤️❤️

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09/07/2023

Top 5 Benefits to hiring a Restaurant Consultant

1. They Have the Experience New Owners Lack
As a new restaurant owner, hotel supplier, or other food segment industries out there, breaking into the field can be hard. It's not enough to be a talented chef or have a great marketing team.

Food consulting firms have spent years creating relationships and professional interests within the areas you need to access. If your business plans are too wide, they will be able to help you narrow down your focus into a needed niche for your area.

2. Provide Safety Classes
In the hospitality industry, food safety is a necessity. A food consultant helps to provide risk management and safety classes for you and your employees.

3. Can Fill in Knowledge Gaps
Even for someone who has been in the industry for years, there will be areas where a food consultant can fill in the areas you may not be as comfortable with. Knowing safety, trends, operations, training, and more, they will be able to help you fix concepts that are lacking efficiency.

4. Present a New Set of Eyes
If you are feeling a lull in orders or business is slacking off, sometimes bringing in someone with an outside perspective can help freshen things up. They may be able to make suggestions for better decor, a cheaper way to order food, or changing around your food preparation and packing areas to provide quicker service.

5. Save You Money
Hiring new employees can be costly if they don't work out in the long run. A food consultant can show you ways to look for high-quality employees.

Ordering the wrong items or having items on your menu that don't sell is another area where a consultant can benefit you. They can assist you in replacing slow-moving products from a warehouse with those that will sell or changing items on a menu that aren't as popular.

A Food Consultant Will Keep You Relevant
Staying at the top of the hospitality industry can be a long and arduous process. With the help of your food consultant, you will be able to keep your focus on what really matters, your business. Contact us today at www.keigourmet.com to schedule your consultation.

Kei Gourmet is a Private Chef and Catering company that specializes in offering: excellent customer service, customizable menus, elegant set-ups, and high quality chef inspired dishes.

07/09/2023

One question I'm asked most is when will I open a restaurant? The answer is probably never. The state of the hospitality industry is in such disarray; I rather not take on that stress again.

Since covid so many have chosen to become entrepreneurs, therefore leaving the hiring pool slim.
I am constantly being contacted by chef friends across the states asking if I have a recommendation for various positions on a weekly basis.

I currently travel to fix issues in restaurants, help inspiring entrepreneurs open new concepts, develop menu and recipes for new and existing concepts. I have the freedom to choose my own schedule and work on my terms while seeing the world for free.

I enjoy what I do, because I'm able to travel to do what I ultimately love; helping others. Every 3 months I can be in a different state or country if I choose. It's an honored to be a resource to so many.

Formidable Culinary Consultants is a representation of what Chef Keiona Jackson and Chef Jess Hewlette didn't see or experience during their journey in the culinary world. These chefs have created FCC to cultivate aspiring food-preneurs to create the change they didn't see and become the mentors the...

04/30/2023

Kei Gourmet is still here. Have you scheduled your consultation yet? Now servicing Las Vegas, Reno, and Los Angeles!

04/10/2023

Are you looking to add new flavors to your menu? If so, try Kei Gourmet’s signature sauces!

Jerk Honey Hot
Asian Bourbon
Spicy Honey Garlic

03/27/2023

This week only!!!

03/27/2023

03/19/2023

Kei Gourmet is on the move. Let's connect. Drop your locations. We might be in your city next!

03/13/2023

Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Chef Keiona Jackson. Now servicing Nevada and California. Visit my website today to book your next consultation.

Kei Gourmet is a Private Chef and Catering company that specializes in offering: excellent customer service, customizable menus, elegant set-ups, and high quality chef inspired dishes.

01/30/2023

I'm an artist and I'm sensitive about my ish!!! I'm so very proud of my guys. They have taken my vision and brought it to life. Even in my absence they represent me well. Did I mention they've only had two weeks with this menu.

12/26/2022

Whewww lawd!!!

12/16/2022

Feels like a gumbo type of day.

12/12/2022

Lemon Basil Pan Seared Cod over Lemon Rice

12/09/2022

Basically

12/08/2022

Chef Vic Vegas cooked for little ole me today.

11/17/2022

Join Us Tonight!!!

Tonight!! Tonight!! Join Us @ 7:00 CST!!

Guest: ChefKeiona Jackson, KEI GOURMET

11/12/2022

Join me Thursday and let's talk business

10/26/2022

Standard Operating Procedures are essential for any business. SOPs helps eliminate the guessing games and gray areas. Here's five examples of why they're so important.

-Reduced learning curve/training time for new employees. ...

Ensured business continuity. ...

Standardized processes. ...

Delegating tasks becomes a no-brainer. ...

Ensure that your clients are getting the best possible experience with you.

10/14/2022

We often play these games on fb and sometimes they are dead on.. This one resonated in my spirt this morning. I am an extremely private person and rarely ever transparent with anyone; most definitely not social media. I have had an amazing career as a chef; from cooking for my community (my greatest accomplishment), traveling to cook for celebrities, becoming the first African American Executive Chef of Oxford, traveling to help businesses succeed etc.

I accomplished all of this and it was never my dream. I received a degree from LSU with the intent of working for the FBI. Cooking wasn't my dream, but it was my calling. I've learned that my life isn't my own, I'm here to serve people, but I never thought I was ENOUGH. I was told that I wasn't ENOUGH. I wasn't slim ENOUGH. I wasn't man ENOUGH. I wasn't white ENOUGH. I didn't speak eloquently ENOUGH. Because, of not being ENOUGH, I haven't reached my highest peak.

After nearly dying 5 months ago, I've finally learned that I was ENOUGH. When I let go of of fear, and self doubt I became ENOUGH. I found my voice and realized who I truly am. I am Chef Keiona Jackson, and I am ENOUGH. I am getting ready to take this world by storm, because it is my oyster.

10/07/2022

Thanks to Voyage Atl for the opportunity.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Keiona Jackson. Keiona, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? I am Chef Keiona Jackson (Chef Kei), owner of Kei Gourmet, and Co-founder of Formidable Culinary Consultants. I have over 20 years of experi...

10/05/2022

She's back!!! It's been a long road, but in the process I learned to get out of the way. Sometimes we're our own worst enemy. Over thinking was my Kryptonite.

While I was down I worked on new business ideas, implemented better policies, and fixed what was wrong with the current business.

As I walk away from rehab; I walk into my destiny. I stated that I was retiring Chef Kei next year, (no longer available to the general public) done! FFC is my new passport, I'm paid to travel and do what I love; serve people and fix restaurants. Baby Robert Irvine ain't got nothing on me. 🤷‍♀️well he does have 10,000 to remodel the restaurant. 🙄

09/28/2022

We're on the move, Formidable Culinary Consultants has been working diligently with some Memphis's most popular restaurants, to ensure Memphians have the best experience. We're taking this show on the road and coming to a city near you.

As the world’s leading advisor to the restaurant and food service industry, we will collaborate with you to reach new heights of performance and shareholder returns. Our restaurant consultants will partner with you to build a tailored brand position that will drive sustained success. We help with customer experience reinvention, personalization, menu redesign and innovation, marketing strategy, digital strategy, site development and footprint optimization, back-of-house automation and innovation, as well as strategies for winning a greater share of wallet from current customers and attracting new customers.