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Average Restaurant Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$375/hr
Court Fee
This expert has 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry. He is a seasoned expert in all aspects of the hospitality world, including but not limited to management, acquisition, development, and financing. He has advanced and overseen the strategic business plans of numerous fine dine, high volume, quick service, and multi-unit food and beverage outlets across the Western United States. Prior to founding his hospitality consulting firm, he was with Paramount Pictures, where he served as the General Manager of Dining Services, overseeing and managing outlets servicing individuals ranging from the blue collar to Hollywood elites. Throughout his career, he has contributed to a wide variety of outlets such as quick service restaurants, full service bars and restaurants, hotel bars and lounges.
Hospitality Consultant, A private restaurant consulting group
Bachelor of Science (BS), Arizona State University
Los Angeles,
California
This expert is the owner of a premier Restaurant and Foodservice consultancy that provides Management Advisory Services. He has expansive industry knowledge and tight focus on restaurant fundamentals obtaining positive performance results for client’s, independents, regional and national chains and start-up concepts. Additionally, he is a Host and Co-Host for several popular food shows.
Founder and Principal, A restaurant consulting firm in northern CA
San Jose,
California
This highly qualified human resources professional has over 14 years of experience in his field. He earned a BA in business management with an emphasis on human resources with the University of Phoenix and an MA in organizational development from Chapman University. This expert is active in his field as a member of several professional associations including both the National Human Resources Association and the National Restaurant Association. Formerly, he served as the director of employee relations, talent acquisition, and management development at Marie Callender's and Commissary. He went on to become the senior director of human resources and government affairs at PMC, LLC./Foxtail Foods Commissaries, Perkins Restaurants, and Marie Callender's Restaurants. Currently, this expert is a human resources and compliance consultant at an HR consultancy in California.
Human Resources & Compliance Consultant, An HR consultancy in CA
Master of Arts (MA), Chapman University
California
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What Can a Restaurant Expert Witness Opine On?
Menu Planning
Creating diverse and appealing food options.
Food Preparation
Cooking and assembling dishes for service.
Table Service
Serving food and drinks to customers.
Inventory Management
Tracking stock levels and ordering supplies.
Customer Management
Handling reservations and guest interactions.
Quality Control
Ensuring food meets safety and quality standards.
FAQs for Restaurant Expert Witnesses
What is a restaurant expert witness?
A restaurant expert witness is a hospitality professional who offers specialized industry knowledge in legal cases. They assist by reviewing operations, analyzing records, and testifying to clarify restaurant liability issues.
In what case types can a restaurant expert witness provide assistance?
A restaurant expert witness assists in cases involving food safety, slip and fall, premises liability, labor disputes, franchise conflicts, menu labeling, and hospitality operations.
How can a restaurant expert witness evaluate industry standard of care?
A restaurant expert witness evaluates industry standard of care by comparing policies, training, safety, and operations to accepted restaurant industry practices and regulations.
What qualifications should a restaurant expert witness possess?
A restaurant expert witness should have extensive restaurant industry experience, relevant education, management or operations background, and prior expert testimony or consulting credentials.
How does a restaurant expert witness analyze operational negligence claims?
A restaurant expert witness analyzes operational negligence claims by reviewing policies, training, safety procedures, incident data, and industry standards to identify deviations causing harm.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting restaurant expert witnesses?
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