Become a Food Entrepreneur & ‘Realise Your Restaurant Dream’

Join expert Ian Woodley as he helps you ‘realise your restaurant dream’. He offers key insights into the world of becoming a food entrepreneur. In our series of masterclasses, he will teach you some key tricks of the trade, to help reach your goals of becoming a leading food entrepreneur.

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How can I become food entrepreneur?

There are many steps to take when looking to launch your own restaurant, below are some of the initial things you should consider when getting your business off the ground.

• Of course, you must gain the right permissions, permits, and certifications. Once this has been done, and you have registered as a recognised business, and all legalities are met, you can then begin the next steps.
• Understand who you are and what you’re serving. It can be overwhelming but once you begin understanding what food you’re going to be serving and the image you’re aiming for, you can begin putting together a clear and constructive business plan that should drive innovation and success.
• Investment is key. Make sure you are investing your time, money, and effort into the right place. Making sure you strategically make smart money making decisions that will future proof your business.
• Branding and marketing are also another important attribute. Getting word about your new business and targeting those within your location can help begin excitement for your opening day.
• Hire the right people. It’s no secret that the people behind a business are the ones who keep it running. Make sure you hire a team that has the same values, passions and ideas that will help see business growth through a strong support network.
• These are just some of the things you should be considering when looking to become a food entrepreneur. Steam Ian Woodley’s masterclass on Planet Eat for more exciting and innovating, tips, tricks, and advice to start your restaurant dream.

What skills do you need to be a restaurant owner?   

There are many skills and characteristics you will need when looking to be an entrepreneur in the food industry. These include:

• Finance and accounts experience
• HR knowledge.
• High-quality customer service skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Passionate mentality to help motivate your team.
• Being able to work closely with your team to drive business growth.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Patience.
• Having a keen eye for business opportunities and patterns to begin developing and growing your business.