Simon Binder

Background

About Simon Binder

I am a customer-focused restaurant consultant with 30 years’ experience in highly competitive London and international markets. Translating creative concepts into viable business propositions, I deliver end-to-end project management, fundraising strategy and value-based solutions that enable restaurateurs to flourish. Influential at both board level and delivering hands-on operational support, I have an instinctive understanding of restaurants and how to build a compelling retail offer. Having been in the restaurant business all my working life, as an owner, start-up entrepreneur and board advisor, I feel privileged to help fledgling restaurateurs overcome specific challenges, achieve investment funding, guide strategy and share knowledge as a subject matter expert. I currently advise on strategy / operational plans for several advisory boards. These are roles which I enjoy and have enabled me to capitalise on a long-established network of industry contacts to seamlessly complete gaps in knowledge, capability and resources. These are just a few of the kind things my colleagues say about me: “A purpose-built mentor, offering timely, clear advice. Most importantly, he’s loyal, supportive and fun to work with.” “A keen eye for both the aesthetic and the commercial aspects of the restaurant business.” My specialities include: • Consultancy, Restaurant Strategy, Business Plans, Fundraising, Creative Concepts / Themes, Operational Support • F&B, Hospitality, Catering, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Gourmet, Fine Dining, Hotels, Events • Business Start-ups, ROI, Benefits Realisation, Business Development, Site Finding / Evaluation • Operations Leadership, Business Transformation, Change Control, Project Management • Investor Relationships, Stakeholder Relationships, Partnership Development, Financial Funding Support • Coaching, Team Leadership, Training, Mentoring, Commercial Leadership, Team Building