Expertly Guiding Restaurants and Owners Through Change, Challenge, and Growth.
From Continuity Planning, Interim Management to Operational Overhauls, We Deliver Clarity, Control, and Momentum.
Who We Are
Welcome to Advantage Hospitality Management and Consulting, where over three decades of real-world experience meets boots-on-the-ground restaurant expertise. Led by veteran restaurateur Scott Dixon, we provide interim management, turnaround consulting, and operational support tailored to your restaurant’s needs. Whether you’re facing a crisis, preparing to launch, or simply ready to level up, we bring clarity, consistency, and momentum.
Continuity Planning
Step into stability and peace of mind knowing that you have planned to protect your family, your partners and your staff for unforeseen and unexpected departures of key Ownership or Management roles. We work with you to provide a complete plan to ensure that those left to pick up the pieces even know what the pieces are and how to put them back together.
Interim Management
Restaurant owners know the truth: a single leadership vacancy can unravel your entire operation. When a General Manager walks out or a key Chef burns out, the chaos is immediate. Standards slip, team morale plummets, and your best employees start looking for the exit. Your revenue, reputation, and culture are all at risk.
Advantage Hospitality Management prevents that collapse. We provide experienced, professional interim leadership to stabilize your business, protect your investment, and give you the breathing room to find the right long-term leader—not just the fastest one.
Business Consulting
We offer tailored consulting solutions for every stage of your restaurant’s life cycle. Whether you’re planning and launching a new concept, experiencing growing pains, or facing operational breakdowns, we step in with strategic insights and hands-on experience to help you streamline operations, increase margins, and build a sustainable path forward.
How We Work
“A Practical Process. Built for the Realities of Restaurant Life.”
01
Diagnose
Every engagement begins with a deep dive into your operation — whether you need temporary leadership, a second set of eyes, or a full-scale reset. We take the time to listen, observe, and evaluate so we can identify the issues beneath the symptoms. No assumptions, just honest insight rooted in experience.
02
Design
Once we understand the landscape, we build a tailored action plan designed around your goals, timeline, and team. Whether it’s a short-term stabilization strategy, ongoing owner coaching, or a full consulting roadmap, we create practical solutions you can actually implement.
03
Deliver
We roll up our sleeves and execute. From managing day-to-day operations to coaching your leadership team or overseeing critical changes, we stay involved until the work is done and results are measurable. We’re not here to impress — we’re here to make a real impact.
Who are we
Experienced, Seasoned, Award-Winning Restaurant Professionals
✓ 30+ Years of Experience
✓ Passionate About What We Do
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
What type of restaurants do you work with?
We work with independent restaurants of all types — from full-service fine dining and fast casual to catering operations and event venues. Whether you’re in start-up mode or need a turnaround, we tailor our services to fit your concept and goals.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer hourly, project-based, and retainer options. All pricing is transparent, and you’ll receive a custom quote after your initial consultation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
How quickly can you get started?
We’re built for responsiveness. After your free consultation, we can often begin within days — especially for interim roles or urgent situations. We’ll map out a clear timeline based on your needs.
Do you offer one-time consultations or only long-term engagements?
Both. Some clients bring us in for a single project or evaluation, while others retain us for ongoing support. We’re flexible and will recommend what makes the most sense for your operation.
What is the difference between continuity or emergency planning and consulting?
Continuity or emergency planning means we come in and detail how to run your business — whether during an owner or management transition, emergency, or leadership gap. Consulting is more advisory: we evaluate, strategize, and support you or your team in implementing change.
Can you help if my restaurant is struggling financially?
Yes — in fact, that’s one of our specialties. We quickly identify where money is being lost, where it can be saved, and how to stabilize operations. Many of our clients see measurable improvements within weeks.
Need expert guidance?
Struggling to find the solutions you need? Let our team assist you.