Restaurant Consulting · Toronto, Ontario

Elevating hospitality
from concept
to table.

Per Tempo Hospitality partners with restaurateurs and operators to build profitable, distinctive dining experiences — from the first sketch to opening night and beyond.

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Chef Nick Ruggiero

Hospitality is craft.
We treat it that way.

Per Tempo — Italian for "in time" — reflects our belief that great restaurants aren't rushed. They're built deliberately, with intention at every layer: the concept, the kitchen, the menu, the team, and the numbers behind it all.

We work alongside independent operators, emerging groups, and hospitality investors across Ontario to bring clarity, strategy, and execution to some of the most complex projects in the industry.

I've been in restaurants for twenty years. It's all I know — and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. I started washing dishes, worked my way through pretty much every job a restaurant has, and loved every side of it. There's something electric about the front of house — the energy, the guests, the theatre of a great service. But I always found myself drawn to where it was all being orchestrated from: the back. That's where it made sense to me.

I studied restaurant management, got to work and travel abroad, and then came back to Toronto to try to get into as many of the city's top restaurants as I could — Michelin-starred dining rooms, cocktail bars, everything in between. Every stop taught me something different, and I think that's the point.

What I love most is the chaos of it all — opening nights, rebuilding something that's lost its way, and filling the gaps that have been missing from the start. The creativity, the pressure, the moment it all comes together. That's what got me here, and it's what Per Tempo is built on.

End-to-end
consulting
that performs.

Every engagement is custom-built around your concept, your market, and your goals. We don't offer one-size-fits-all packages — we offer expertise, applied precisely where you need it.

01

Restaurant Openings

From concept to grand opening, we manage the full pre-launch journey — so you open with confidence, not chaos.

  • Concept & vision development
  • Site selection & lease review support
  • Brand identity & design direction
  • Pre-opening staff hiring & training
  • Grand opening execution
02

Menu Development

Menus that reflect your identity, excite your guests, and protect your margins. Recipe creation grounded in culinary craft and business sense.

  • Culinary concept alignment
  • Recipe development & testing
  • Menu architecture & layout
  • Seasonal & rotating menu strategy
  • Supplier & ingredient sourcing
03

Operations Consulting

Behind every smooth service is a well-designed operation. We build the systems, SOPs, and team structures that keep your restaurant running.

  • Kitchen flow & prep system design
  • FOH & BOH standard operating procedures
  • Staff training programs
  • Inventory & ordering systems
  • Operational audits & turnarounds
04

Menu Costing

Profitability starts with precision. We break down every dish to the gram and build costing frameworks your kitchen team can actually use.

  • Plate cost analysis by dish
  • Food cost % targets & benchmarks
  • Portion standardization
  • Pricing strategy & competitive analysis
  • Ongoing cost monitoring frameworks
05

Private Chef Packages

Elevated, curated dining experiences for private events, corporate gatherings, and intimate occasions — delivered by seasoned culinary professionals.

  • Custom menu curation per event
  • Chef matching & placement
  • Dietary & allergen accommodation
  • Full event food & beverage planning
  • Corporate & VIP dining experiences
06

Staffing Solutions

The right people make or break a dining experience. We source, vet, and place hospitality professionals who fit your concept and culture.

  • FOH & BOH recruitment
  • Temporary & permanent placements
  • Event & seasonal staffing
  • Staff onboarding & training support
  • Team structure & role design

A structured path
to lasting results.

Our process is collaborative and transparent — you'll always know where things stand and what comes next.

I

Discovery

We listen first. A deep-dive conversation to understand your concept, goals, challenges, and the market you're entering.

II

Assessment

We audit your current state — financials, operations, menu, or concept — and identify exactly where the opportunities are.

III

Strategy

A custom roadmap is built around your timeline and priorities, with clear deliverables and accountability at every stage.

IV

Execution

We work beside you — not just in a report. Hands-on implementation, training, and follow-through until the results are real.

"The difference between a restaurant that lasts and one that doesn't is rarely the food. It's the systems, the margins, and the intention behind every decision."

Per Tempo Hospitality · Toronto

Let's build
something worth
coming back to.

Whether you're opening your first location, scaling an existing concept, or trying to stop the bleed on a struggling operation — we'd like to hear from you.

Location
Toronto, Ontario
Availability
Currently accepting new clients