Recipe Development
Tested, scalable recipes with clear methods, yields, and operator notes—built for consistency.
- Recipe cards + spec sheets
- Batching & production plans
- Allergens + HACCP considerations
Professional + playful. Serious results.
Menus that sell. Recipes that work. Kitchens that run smoothly.
Sea Salt & Sage is culinary consulting for brands, cafés, and corporate dining teams who want food that’s craveable and operationally bulletproof.
15+ years
Culinary leadership & ops experience
Systems‑ready
Scaled recipes, HACCP‑aware, costed & trained
Equipment fluent
R&D for new gear and real‑world kitchen workflows
Services
Choose one project—or build a full kitchen glow‑up.
Menu Creation
Menus that fit your brand, your kitchen, and your labor model—without sacrificing wow‑factor.
- Menu engineering + variety planning
- Seasonal rotations
- Costing + margin targets
Equipment Consulting
From new builds to niche machines, I help you get ROI: better output, smoother flow, fewer headaches.
- Workflow + capacity mapping
- Equipment selection support
- R&D recipes for your gear
Restaurant & Café Consulting
Openings, refreshes, and “we need help yesterday” support—calm, practical, and results‑driven.
- Concept + launch support
- Kitchen organization + systems
- Staff training & SOPs
Team Training
Hands‑on demos, classes, and train‑the‑trainer programs that make standards feel easy.
- Production + quality standards
- Knife skills + fundamentals
- Leadership development for chefs
Content & Brand Support
Need photos, videos, or client‑facing menu storytelling? I’ll help you make it look (and taste) legit.
- Recipe storytelling + copy
- Photo/video shoot support
- Demo scripts + run‑of‑show
How we work
Structured enough for operations. Flexible enough for creativity.
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Discovery
We align on goals, constraints, timelines, and what “success” looks like in your operation.
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Build
I develop recipes/menus/systems and test them against your equipment, labor model, and brand standards.
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Train
We roll out with clear tools: recipe cards, production plans, demos, and training that’s easy to follow.
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Refine
We review feedback, tune for speed and quality, and lock in what works—so it stays consistent.
Hi, I’m Chef Beth.
I’m a culinary leader and consultant who loves the intersection of creativity and operations— the place where a beautiful recipe becomes a repeatable reality.
I’ve spent years leading high‑volume teams, developing recipes and menus, supporting openings, and building training programs that help teams level up fast. My style is practical, collaborative, and a little mischievous—because food should be fun.
Recipe R&D
Menu Strategy
Equipment & Workflow
Training & SOPs
Example projects
Swap these with your real client wins as you collect them.
Menu refresh for a café
Rebuilt the core menu with seasonal anchors, tighter prep, and improved profitability.
Equipment‑specific recipe pack
Developed a suite of recipes designed for new equipment with operator notes and batching plans.
High‑volume catering playbook
Standardized production timelines and quality standards to improve speed and consistency.
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Let’s build something delicious.
Tell me what you’re working on, and I’ll reply with next steps and a simple plan.
Availability
Projects, retainers, and short‑term rescue missions.
Typical kickoff: 1–2 weeks.