Steve Smith Email & Phone Number

South Carolina, United States

United States

We are a full service consulting company offering solutions to pain points in your operation. Startups or existing, we can help get you on track financially and operationally for long term success. We specialize in software integration and inventory control.

Greenville, South Carolina

Consulting services for Up on the Roof, Sizzling Steaks newest roof top concept

500 Archdale Dr Charlotte Nc

The Ink N Ivy concept is a start up ecletic eatery, lounge, nightclub and roof top bar. in the heart of Downtown Greenville SC and on pace to do $6 million in sales annually. Bottle Cap Group is based out of Charlotte NC and most recently opened Ink N Ivy #2 in the heart of Charlotte NC. Ink Charleston is next opening in May 2017. The Greenville location is 4 floors with a CO of 600 ppl and inclusive of Vine Nightclub and Lounge offering full bottle service and live DJ's 3 nights a week and… Show more The Ink N Ivy concept is a start up ecletic eatery, lounge, nightclub and roof top bar. in the heart of Downtown Greenville SC and on pace to do $6 million in sales annually. Bottle Cap Group is based out of Charlotte NC and most recently opened Ink N Ivy #2 in the heart of Charlotte NC. Ink Charleston is next opening in May 2017. The Greenville location is 4 floors with a CO of 600 ppl and inclusive of Vine Nightclub and Lounge offering full bottle service and live DJ's 3 nights a week and a beautiful rooftop bar to add to this 5 million dollar eclectic eatery and dance club. All systems are in place and my contract is finished. There is no doubt this concept will continue to bring 20-25% margins annually giving a return on investment in as little as 5-6 years. The concept is 65% BWL and 35% food. The Bottle Cap Group will focus on 15 Ink N Ivy's over the next 5-7 years and also growing sister concept Brazwell's Premium Pub. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina

High Street Hospitality - Startup, The Playwright Pub and Restaurant. Working side by side with Chef Adam Cooke, formerly voted one of America's top 40 Chefs under 40, from Blackberry Farms and Hotel Domestique, we were able to put together an upscale pub with traditional pub fare at a reasonable price. I also created and implemented all accounting systems for the all sister locations with unique concepts.

Passerelle Bistro, Soby'S New South Quisine, Devereaux'S, Nose Dive

Consult and operated within Table 301 Restaurant Group.My main project with the group was leading the grand opening of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville SC, Table 301’s newest concept. I was in charge of the entire operation from inception working with our Executive Chef to develop the French inspired menu and all French wine list. I was actively engaged in all of the hiring, training and development of the team and wrote all of the training materials for this concept while building all of… Show more Consult and operated within Table 301 Restaurant Group.My main project with the group was leading the grand opening of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville SC, Table 301’s newest concept. I was in charge of the entire operation from inception working with our Executive Chef to develop the French inspired menu and all French wine list. I was actively engaged in all of the hiring, training and development of the team and wrote all of the training materials for this concept while building all of the financial tools currently in use today. The operation is currently on a 15% sales increase for 2015 and on pace to end the year at $2 million in sales. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina Area

My services begin with an assessment of the said business and also based on the clients challenges, opportunities and obstacles. If the business is existing, I summarize my assessment and develop an action plan side by side with the business owner(s) who are experiencing financial and operational struggles. If the plan and systems are followed, the client will see an immediate improvement with financial performance, staff productivity and operational solidarity to capture residual income… Show more My services begin with an assessment of the said business and also based on the clients challenges, opportunities and obstacles. If the business is existing, I summarize my assessment and develop an action plan side by side with the business owner(s) who are experiencing financial and operational struggles. If the plan and systems are followed, the client will see an immediate improvement with financial performance, staff productivity and operational solidarity to capture residual income needed for long term success.I provide the client with the tools for organizational change. The client will learn training, teaching and coaching techniques, process analysis, technology implementation, strategy development, and operational efficiency. Through these teachings, I develop framework for the business owner to identify problems while empowering them to be more effective and efficient moving forward with confidence. Show less

Anderson/Clemson South Carolina

Managing Partner for this $3 million operation and lead a team of over 100 employees while maintaining a 65% annualized turnover rate. I developed local marketing strategies to achieve a 15% increase in annual same-store sales. I managed,developed and promoted multiple team members to various levels of management including General Managers and Directors of Operations.I participated and led in the opening of several new stores duties including hiring, training, and creating budgets while… Show more Managing Partner for this $3 million operation and lead a team of over 100 employees while maintaining a 65% annualized turnover rate. I developed local marketing strategies to achieve a 15% increase in annual same-store sales. I managed,developed and promoted multiple team members to various levels of management including General Managers and Directors of Operations.I participated and led in the opening of several new stores duties including hiring, training, and creating budgets while coordinating all new vendor accounts, and supervised store logistics and contractor performance in the start up phases.I was the Director of training and development for hourly and salaried employees and interim Director of Operations completing periodic area unit visits in order to identify areas of opportunity and implementation of operational plans in problem units. In every unit I was in charge of inventory control, projecting sales, creating budgets, determining staffing plans, setting par levels, scheduling, marketing and reconciliation of monthly P&L statements. With RTI I was District of the Year award winner 2003 and 2005. Making Money award winner 2005. Show less