10 Glen Gary Drive
Mendham, New Jersey 07945-3030

Hospitality Advisory Services (HAS) is a boutique consulting shop specializing in restaurants, nightclubs, and hotel food and beverage operations. HAS provides everything from concept development, project design, assemblage of designers, contractors and architects, projections and daily operational studies, to hiring key management for the company. Bob Gallo, President of HAS, discusses some of the projects that are currently underway.

Featured Employer Interview with Bob Gallo, President of Hospitality Advisory Services

Heather Ferguson: Who are your clients and how do you decide which projects to take on?

Bob Gallo: My clientele ranges from people with money who want to break into the restaurant business, to chefs that enlist my help to open their own restaurants, to successful concepts that are ready to expand. Before I take on any project I make sure the restaurateurs have a thorough understanding of the risk involved in opening a restaurant, that they are doing it for the right reasons, and that they are committed to taking all necessary measures to be as successful as possible.

HF: What companies do you currently provide consulting services for?

BG: Opening this fall in New Jersey is the Pluckemin Inn, a fine dining restaurant with an extensive wine cellar and Ocino, an Italian family dining concept. We are also consulting Cuba Libre for the opening of their second location in Atlantic City, Brulee, a dessert bar also in Atlantic City, and 32 Degrees, a European bottle service lounge in Philadelphia (and soon to be in Atlantic City).

HF: What are some of your recruiting challenges?

BG: Finding the right chemistry between staff and a restaurant’s personality, concept and owners. Matching up people with the right concept is important for a restaurant’s success.

HF: What types of positions do you frequently recruit for on StarChefs?

BG: Back of the House positions including Executive, Sous, and Pastry Chefs as well as all levels of management.

HF: What is your favorite feature of StarChefs JobFinder?

BG: My favorite aspect of advertising jobs on StarChefs JobFinder is the quality and number of applicants that respond.

HF: Why would someone want to apply for jobs posted by your company?

BG: We represent exciting concepts of new emerging brands and world-class projects. My clients are highly committed and serious about operating successful restaurants.

HF: What does the future look like for this company?

BG: My company’s future is based on the success of my clients. Right now we are looking to expand the business because of our high rate of success, and we are developing and expanding a lot of dynamic projects.