Maietta Culinary Consulting Services

Strategic, scalable, and chef-driven systems for restaurants, food programs, and culinary brands

Welcome to Maietta Culinary, led by Chef Dominick Maietta, a seasoned professional with over two decades of diverse culinary experience. With a rich background ranging from Michelin Star restaurants to cherished local eateries, retail ventures, cafes, bars, and innovative ghost kitchens, Chef Dominick brings a wealth of knowledge to every culinary endeavor.

Navigating the intricacies of launching a new culinary venture can be daunting, but Chef Dominick is here to guide you through the process. Whether you're starting from scratch or seeking to revitalize your establishment, Chef Dominick offers fresh insights and practical solutions to minimize costs, streamline operations, and elevate your culinary offerings.

Discover how Maietta Culinary can help you achieve your culinary goals with efficiency, creativity, and a passion for excellence.

🍽️ Concept & Experience Design Strategy

Bring big ideas to life—from scratch builds to rebrands.

• Culinary & Hospitality Concept Strategy

• End-to-End Restaurant and Food Program Launch Planning

• Menu Development for Restaurants, Cafés, and Institutional Food Programs

• Large-Scale Station Concept Design – Culinary and operational planning for high-volume, multi-station environments

• Seasonal & Cultural Menu Storytelling

• Live Fire and Open Kitchen Integration

• Restaurant, Kitchen, and Bar Flow Optimization

• Specialty Retail Food Product Development

• Takeout, Delivery, Curbside, and Grocerant Strategy

🛠️ Culinary & Operational Systems

Run smarter kitchens with scalable systems rooted in chef reality, not just theory. I help you build a structure that holds up under pressure.

• Labor, Food, and Beverage Costing

• Profitability & Margin Optimization

• BOH/FOH Flow & Station Organization

• Mise en Place Systems & Prep Efficiency

• Inventory & Par Systems

• Recipe Documentation & Staff Training

• Menu Engineering and Waste Reduction

• Sourcing Strategy and Local Vendor Partnerships

✅ Health, Safety & Compliance

Operate with confidence. I bring safety systems, staff training, and compliance protocols that protect your team and your business.

• Certified California Food Safety Management

• Live Fire and Kitchen Safety Training

• HACCP-Compliant Storage and Prep Systems

• Allergen Awareness Training

• Delivery & Takeout Compliance Standards

• Health Department Inspection Prep

• Preventive Maintenance Systems

• Workplace Ergonomics & Injury Reduction Protocols