Certified Executive Chef Gilbert Hitzler

 "Work is not a singular achievement,
but the result of dedicated routine
that consistently builds
teams products and  profits”

Build the business you actually want -not the one draining you.

We Listen - Understand Challenges - Take Actions - Fuel Ambition. Expert culinary consulting with 30+ years experience managing operations up to $51M annually.

We Listen - Understand Challenges - Take Actions - Fuel Ambition. Expert culinary consulting with 30+ years experience managing operations up to $51M annually.

Free 30-Minute Consultation

Free 30-Minute Consultation

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Key areas of expertise

Menu planning and development

Recipe’s development standardized and costed

Financial accountability in all Prime Costs

Kitchen and storage optimization

Staff training and development

Event execution buffet reception and plated

Inventory control and Facilities layouts

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Inventory control systems and purchasing

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Our Services

Smart designs and culinary strategies that can be integrated into any operation

  • Menu Development

    Build or improve your menus to align with customer food trends while maintaining your establishment's unique personality. Recipe standardization and costing included.

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    Restaurant Rescue

    Revive lagging sales, expand to new locations, improve operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction through proven turnaround strategies.

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    Large Events & Catering

    Corporate, social, nonprofit and government events. Working with your sales team to construct realistic menus for receptions, banquets, buffets and plated service.

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    Cost Control & Financial Systems

    Financial accountability in all prime costs, inventory control systems, purchasing optimization, and breakeven point analysis for profitable operations.

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    Staff Training & Team Development

    Comprehensive training programs including food safety, HACCP processes, daily routines, and creating composed work environments for your team.

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    Kitchen Workflow Optimization

    Maximize efficiency through kitchen workflow design, storeroom layouts, and creating standard operating procedures that increase productivity and reduce waste.

Proven expertise at the highest levels of culinary operations

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Years of executive culinary experience

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Years of executive culinary experience

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Maximum annual revenue managed (millions)

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Grammy & Academy Awards events managed

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Grammy & Academy Awards events managed

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Grammy & Academy Awards events managed

Recognized by top hospitality brands and industry leaders

Certified by American Culinary Federation, graduate of Culinary Institute of America, with proven expertise at Marriott, Hilton, and major convention centers

top consultants to watch.

top consultants to watch.

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Client Success Stories

Trusted by world-class hospitality brands and industry leaders

  • “Chef Hitzler created a workable culture and calm environment forms instant relationships, we are proud to be associated with The Main Kitchen Consulting

    Wild Ginger Seattle

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    “ Passionate individual with an extraordinary talent to see the big picture , Chef Hitzler brings a full range of knowledge in many cuisines and techniques ”

    Yale University New Haven

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    “Created systems and formulated a process to six of our maquis cafes in the western region , Chef Hitzler talented individual in the hospitality business”

    Hard Rock International USA

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    “Chef Gilbert is creative out of the box thinker works with minimal direction he will be a strong contributor to the success of any organization”

    JW Marriott International USA

  • “Partnering with Peakline helped us fix the cracks in our foundation. Within weeks, we had a new operating rhythm and long-term clarity.”

    Julian Reyes

  • “We used to throw resources at problems. Now we solve the right problems first. The shift in decision-making has been game-changing.”

    Thomas Mcbridge

  • “Every strategy session left us sharper. We now know exactly where we’re going, and we’re finally executing as a united front.”

    Samantha Rhodes

  • “From hiring to workflows to mindset — every area of our business was touched. We finally moved from surviving mode to actually scaling.”

    Jonas Meyer