MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
Experts in new concept creation and turnarounds of existing brands.
We use inspiration and education to breath new life into brands. We never disrupt a good team when improvement is possible. We also use our deep bench of talent to address special needs without requiring a new hire to get results. Below are previously existing brands we now manage or have worked with.
Café Frank
In 2021, we reunited with James Beard-nominated Chef Jose De Brito to open Café Frank. Featuring everyday food from a classic French kitchen, Café Frank offers De Brito’s grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, pot pies, and pastries. At 4 pm, Apertif Hour includes De Brito’s small bites served a la carte with champagne, wine, or a cocktail. And at night, the dinner menu features dishes like beef carpaccio with oyster tartar and caper mayonnaise; house-made fettuccini with shrimp Bolognese and lobster tail; and Steak Diane with mushroom & bourbon sauce and scalloped potatoes.
The Milkman's Bar
In 2020, Stony Point Development Group asked us to create a new bar in the Dairy Market.
Kama
In 2019, the owners of the Violet Crown Cinema asked us to create a new restaurant for their state of the art theater. After deciding on a Japanese concept, we designed and built the dining room and kitchen, hired and trained the new staff, before handing the daily management over to the owners. The owner's closed Kama in early 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.
Brasserie Saison
We began 2017 by opening Brasserie Saison, a Franco Belgian restaurant and brewery that was a two-year partnership with Champion Brewing Company. We sold our interest in the restaurant in 2019. It is now owned and managed by Champion Brewing Company.
Revolutionary Soup
A struggling little soup shop was on its second owner when we bought it in 2005. It is now a Charlottesville institution.
The Pie Chest
In 2015, we opened The Pie Chest as a way to feature the extraordinary baking talent of The Whiskey Jar's baker, Rachel Pennington. In 2018, Ten Course Hospitality purchased a building on E. High St. in Charlottesville to provide The Pie Chest a bigger, better baking kitchen and second retail location. The Pie Chest is now wholly owned by Rachel Pennington.
Monticello Farm Table
In 2019 we were chosen to execute a new vision of the Café at Monticello. Led by legendary chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse , the Ten Course Hospitality team operated the new Farm Table at Monticello with it's strong focus on local, sustainable ingredients and historically relevant recipes.
The Colonnade Club
In 2018 we began a collaboration with The Colonnade Club, to streamline operations, improve their member and guest experience, and market the club to the next generation.
Commonwealth Skybar
After 6 years, Commonwealth's momentum had slowed and we were asked to take over management. A more focuses menu, improved bar program and refined service led to a successful sale of the business.
Draft Taproom
In less than a year, we took Draft Taproom from break-even to a business so attractive it was acquired by a professional investment group.
NEW CONCEPTS OPEN FAST
We'll get you open for business in record time.
We're experts at getting your new business open fast. From choosing the right location, designing the concept, managing the build-out, getting city licenses, health permits, ABC licenses to hiring and training the staff, we'll fill your new place with happy customers in record time. Below are examples of what we've done and how fast we did it.
The Whiskey Jar
30 days after being handed the key, The Whiskey Jar had undergone a complete renovation and was open for business.
The Alley Light
In 60 days, we turned an apartment into a restaurant that was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant.
The Bebedero
The original location in The Glass Building was open for business in 30 days. A year later we moved to the Downtown Mall, renovated the old Brookville space and were open in 15 days.
Brasserie Saison
60 days from a shell to a bustling restaurant.
The Pie Chest
40 days is what it took to gut an old thrift shop on E. High Street and turn it into a new baking kitchen and 2nd location of the popular pie shop.
Kama
60 days from concept to doors open.
Other Services
Hiring & Training
- Hire and train managers
- Assist managers in hiring and setting up their teams
- Teach how we talk about the project
- Develop a calendar of promotional events
- Guide managers in marketing
Administrative
- Health department inspections and approvals
- ABC licensing process
- Employee manual, rules expectations, duties
- Payroll tax compliance (W-4, I-9, etc)
Financial
- Maintaining budgets
- Sales projections
Marketing & Design
- Print and Web Design
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc)
- Digital and Print Advertising
- Email Marketing
Let's Talk
Contact us at info@tencoursehospitality.com to see how we can help you.